Politics

Politics

How redistricting litigation could mess with the June primaries in New York

The process to get candidates on the ballot depends on the courts, the state Legislature and Republican-inspired irony.

Politics

Politics

New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test

Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.

Opinion

Opinion

How New York leaders can maximize their expanded budgets

Here’s how municipalities across the state can put their American Rescue Plan dollars to work rather than use it for a one-time infusion to plug holes.

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Opinion: New York City Council and nonprofit leaders should build relationships beyond funding applications. Here’s how.

Both groups should take advantage of the opportunity for a fresh start given by voters this past November to finally address the city’s flawed and challenging contract application process.

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Politics

During Biden’s visit Adams calls for a “9/11-type response” to gun violence

The president announced that he plans to ask U.S. Attorneys across the country to help crack down on the “iron pipeline.”

New York State

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Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station plan faces another roadblock

The city planning commission is the latest group to cast doubt on the governor’s revised proposal.

New York State

Politics

How a Republican lawsuit against Democrat-led redistricting could play out in court

The lawsuit will likely hinge on a 2014 constitutional amendment aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering.

Politics

Politics

Eric Adams will meet with anybody

Cuomo? Check. Anti-vaxxers? Yep. But it’s a deliberate strategy by the mayor.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Report finds one third of New Yorkers have high healthcare needs

The Robin Hood Foundation’s latest Poverty Tracker also found that New Yorkers within subgroups with high healthcare needs, including those that are Black and Latino, are also more likely to be economically disadvantaged.

New York City

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Jessica Tisch fined by conflicts of interest board

The former DoITT commissioner has said that she wants to stay in government service.

Politics

Politics

How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?

It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Are schools the safest place for our children?

After students and teachers walked out of classes to voice safety concerns in schools amid the rise of COVID-19’s omicron variant, New York City now has the chance to craft and perfect a remote learning option.

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NYC Council Member Marjorie Velázquez demonstrates how to take a COVID test

The newly sworn in council member is making short work of expanding testing accessibility.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York City’s economic recovery should be top priority

With rising inflation and fewer jobs than before the pandemic as well as a shift to remote work, here are five ways the city’s new administration can help boost economic recovery.

New York City

Politics

The positions Eric Adams hasn’t filled yet

The New York City mayor has been busy making appointments, but he’s still got a long way to go.

New York State

Politics

It’s official: One-party rule by New York Democrats is not going anywhere

New lines for the state Senate and Assembly allow the legislative supermajorities to protect themselves for the next decade.