Homelessness
Policy
Here are all the barriers to turning hotels into permanent housing
New legislation was meant to advance conversions of failed hotels into affordable housing, but it won’t be easy or cheap.
Housing
Policy
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.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Survey of Westchester nonprofits focuses on compensation
The new poll by Nonprofit Westchester asks about salaries and benefits
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Understanding the nuances of mental health are key for COVID-19 recovery
The 2022-23 state Budget showed a clear indication that New York policymakers have been paying attention to concerns levied by health care providers during the pandemic, but more must be done.
Politics
City Council approves abortion bills, cannabis rules approved and Adams’ secret office
Rounding up the week’s political news.
News & Politics
Politics
New York state Senate staffers announce unionization effort
About 10% of the 700-some Senate staffers have officially joined the organizing efforts for the New York State Legislative Workers Union.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Stewart-Cousins and Gianaris back Rivera for redrawn state Senate District 33 race
The state senator picked up his first endorsements from fellow elected officials.
News & Politics
Breaking News
Policy
Districting Commission releases draft of New York City Council maps
“Preliminary” was the key word as commissioners proposed a shakeup in southern Brooklyn and other changes in new draft City Council maps.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Senator Gustavo Rivera on healthcare being a human right
Gustavo is seeking reelection in his newly drawn 33rd state senate district in the Bronx.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Another bill to ban horse carriages gets introduced in the new City Council
Council Member Bob Holden and NYCLASS are teaming up on the latest attempt to keep the beasts of burden out of Central Park
New York State
Politics
Rep. Grace Meng endorses Robert Zimmerman in 3rd Congressional District
The state’s House delegation is split, since Rep. Tom Suozzi has endorsed Josh Lafazan as his successor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Elizabeth Crowley raises over $500,000 in campaign for state Senate
She more than tripled the haul of her socialist competitor, Kristen Gonzalez.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Understanding the nuances of mental health are key for COVID-19 recovery
The 2022-23 State Budget showed a clear indication that New York policymakers have been paying attention to concerns levied by health care providers during the pandemic, but more must be done.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio returns to City Hall to call for new COVID-19 strategy
The former mayor’s campaign events took him to City Hall Park for his second press conference this week.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul and Adams shift away from fearful gun violence rhetoric
Both have recently attributed their anti-gun violence efforts to a decrease in shootings, but stats show gun crimes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Politics
Politics
Allegedly fraudulent petitions cost Lee Zeldin a third ballot line in November
The state Board of Elections invalidated the Republican and Conservative gubernatorial nominee’s petitions to also appear on the Independence Party line.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Maloney opens Upper West Side campaign office – across the street from Nadler’s
The two incumbents, who are now opponents, are facing off on West 72nd Street.
Political Personalities with Skye
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