Policy
Policy
NYC Ferry is taking on water, audit finds
Comptroller audit finds $224 million in undisclosed expenditures during the previous administration.
Labor
Policy
NYC rolls out 20% pay jump for lifeguards in wake of dire shortages
Amid a national lifeguard shortage, city officials have agreed to increase wages and expedite training for lifeguards in order to staff public pools and beaches.
New York City
Politics
How does redistricting work in New York City?
Buckle up for another round of legislative map re-drawing, this time for New York City’s 51 Council districts.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Kids and communities at risk without expanded mental health services
We need to invest in better training for anyone who comes in contact with children in mental crisis
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
CIA Counterterrorism pro Matt Castelli running for Congress against Elise Stefanik
As a result of the January 6 attack on the Capitol, Castelli launches his campaign to put country over party.
New York State
Policy
Hochul signs climate bills, but advocates want more
As time runs out to meet the state’s climate goals, activists say both the governor and lawmakers can act with more urgency
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dan Goldman raises $1.2 million in a month for open NY-10 race
An FEC ruling means Mondaire Jones’ cash advantage in the race could get even bigger, as he raises again from the same donors
Politics
Politics
Here’s how the DSA keeps its lawmakers in line
The six – and counting – members of the Socialists in Office bloc meet weekly with DSA leaders and activists to discuss politics and figure out how Albany really works. But a recent bill to fund public housing has caused tension.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
I’m not feeling a barbecue this Fourth of July
Two words resonate for me during these challenging times: action and community
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A call for action that delivers healthy food to New Yorkers
Ensuring food access for everyone experiencing food insecurity is a challenge that can only be achieved through collaborative efforts
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
MetroPlusHealth: for New Yorkers, by New Yorkers!
How Dr. Talya Schwartz, president & CEO, MetroPlusHealth works with her 100% New York team to achieve healthcare goals.
Policy
Policy
Here’s how New York’s revised concealed carry law will set new limitations on guns
The legislation signed into law Friday mandates training courses for concealed carry license holders, prohibits guns in Times Square and sets firearm storage requirements.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
What’s behind declining enrollment in NYC schools?
A new Manhattan Institute report argues for greater acknowledgment of parents’ autonomy in the governance of district-run schools
New York City
Policy
New Yorkers are scrambling for public restroom access with limited availability
While a new bill would require city departments to identify a new restroom location in every ZIP code, it stops short from ordering their completion.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers address abortion, gun restrictions during sleep-deprived extraordinary session
The Legislature took steps toward amending the state constitution to protect abortion rights and enacting adjusted gun restrictions after two pivotal Supreme Court rulings.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Susan Stamler on the evolution of the settlement house movement and where it stands today
The executive director of United Neighborhood Houses speaks with NYN Media
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Sarahana Shrestha on bringing DSA upstate
The socialist defeated incumbent Assembly Member Kevin Cahill in Tuesday’s primary.
Policy
Policy