DNC 2024 bid could be the ultimate test of Eric Adams’ quest to become the ‘new face of the Democratic Party’

The New York City mayor and Gov. Kathy Hochul courted Democratic National Committee officials on Thursday, casting the Big Apple as the country’s best representation of the Party.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 21, 2022

Can abortion rights turn out voters in a purple Hudson Valley district?

Democrat Pat Ryan is betting on voters turning out to support abortion rights – in both the 18th and 19th congressional districts.

• By Annie McDonough
• July 21, 2022

Cuomo donated to Inez Dickens' reelection – but until we asked, she didn’t report it

The Harlem Assembly Member publicly defended the former governor amid accusations of sexual harassment last year

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 21, 2022

Critics say New York’s new gun control law will fuel mass incarceration

When the old law was ruled unconstitutional, public defenders had hoped that the Legislature could craft a better law.

• By Peter Sterne
• July 21, 2022

The equitable dilemma of NYC’s potholes

How are potholes linked to equity? New York City is a prime example of how they are.

• By Celeste Frye, NYN Media
• July 20, 2022

Eric Adams, along with mayors of 14 other cities, announce plans to target manufacturers of guns used in crimes

Possible legal action may come against the top five producers of firearms used for illegal activities.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 20, 2022

NYC City Council, mayor’s office negotiate possible deal to shift around $250 million to school budgets

The deal follows intense backlash to budget cuts and public outcry.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 20, 2022

Aside from Claudia Tenney, New York reps vote to codify same-sex marriage rights

Forty-seven GOP lawmakers voted to recognize marriage equality, including all but one New York Republican.

• By Annie McDonough
• July 20, 2022

Nonprofits receive $50,000 awards to promote digital equity

The Siegel Family Endowment awarded grants to five organizations after New York City’s Internet Master Plan was paused in June.

• By Jaylen Coaxum, NYN Media
• July 20, 2022

Foster kids need more educational help now

New York City has fully funded its Fair Futures program, but must still include tutoring in addition to coaching

• By Bill Baccaglini, NYN Media
• July 19, 2022

Eric Adams raises nearly $1 million for reelection – but more from outside New York City than within

Speaker Adrienne Adams also had a good fundraising period.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 19, 2022

NYC homeless advocates cast doubt on Eric Adams’ claims that ‘2,800 asylum seekers’ have entered shelters

Advocates accused the mayor of using asylum seekers and the federal government as scapegoats for the failures of his own housing policies.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 19, 2022

Bill de Blasio ends congressional campaign for NY-10

A couple of discouraging polls preceded the former mayor’s exit from the crowded, high-profile race.

• By Jeff Coltin and Annie McDonough
• July 19, 2022

Jones swore off Goldman Sachs’ money – but took donations from its top lobbyists

A look at fundraising in the 10th Congressional district, where Mondaire Jones has more money than de Blasio, Goldman and the rest of his opponents combined.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 19, 2022

Could NYCHA really fall into private hands?

Officials supporting a new public housing trust to fund billions in repairs say no, but the law says yes.

• By Tim Murphy
• July 19, 2022

Monkeypox cases nearly double as NYC continues to plead for more vaccine doses

The city administered 4,000 vaccine doses on Sunday across three newly opened mass vaccination sites.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 19, 2022

Lessons Learned from Al Vann’s Example

• By Bruce Gyory
• July 19, 2022

New York City Council members apologize for school budget vote

Progressive council members expressed regret on Monday for signing off on $215 million in cuts to schools in the fiscal year 2023 budget.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 18, 2022

Yuh-Line Niou, Carlina Rivera lead 10th Congressional District poll by Working Families Party and Niou’s campaign

Bill de Blasio is barely a factor in the latest poll on the competitive open seat.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 18, 2022

Rep. Carolyn Maloney loans her campaign nearly $1 million in the race for the 12th Congressional District

Maloney has more money to spend than Jerry Nadler and Suraj Patel combined ahead of the Aug. 23 Democratic primary.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 18, 2022