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New York State Police deployed to Puerto Rico to help with Hurricane Fiona recovery
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday 100 troopers were on their way to the island to assist with cleanup efforts.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Lessons learned from crafting messages for Alvin Bragg and Dan Goldman
A Q&A with political strategist Richard Fife about the key decisions that led both candidates to victory.
Politics
Politics
With new leadership, pro-development Open New York heads to Albany
The housing advocacy group currently lobbies for new construction in New York City, including in wealthy neighborhoods.
Gun Control
Policy
Advocates raise concerns about NYPD’s enhanced use of pedestrian stops to tamp down on guns
Gun arrests are at a 27-year high, while stop-and-frisk incidents have also surged.
Policy
Policy
Evictions slowly ramp up after COVID-19
They’re nowhere at pre-pandemic levels, but a small but steady rise since January may portend a new crisis.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Attracting the best fundraising candidate in a competitive talent market
Here’s how to approach the best recruits in a post-COVID-19 working environment.
Heard Around Town
Politics
New York City’s municipal staffing problems are real
Mayor’s report shows staff declines at several major agencies, pointing to challenges in managing city jails and developing affordable housing.
New York City
Politics
NYC deputy mayor paints a dire picture of city’s labor market in keynote speech
Sheena Wright said that “economic mobility for people of color who are low income” will solve the city’s public safety issues.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Tech nonprofit celebrates 10 years of providing educational programming to marginalized girls and non-binary students
Through its vast national and global programming, Girls Who Code aims to close the gender gap among entry-level tech jobs by 2030.
New York City
Politics
NYC leaders are behind permanent outdoor dining. So what’s the hold up?
Pending litigation and ironing out the finer details of the program may be slowing down the creation of a legislative framework.
Policy
Policy
How New York City’s right-to-shelter law works
New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to reassess the entire homeless shelters system.
New York State
Politics
How Gov. Kathy Hochul has benefited from the projects of her predecessor
Andrew Cuomo left a few flashy transit projects just shy of completion, allowing Hochul to coast through the ribbon-cuttings.
Politics
Politics
Hochul leads Zeldin 52% to 39%, according to Data for Progress poll
Most recent polling has shown the governor with a comfortable lead over her challenger, in a state where 70% of likely voters say abortion should be legal under most circumstances.
Policy
Policy
Clean fuels industry leaders voice optimism on prospect for state, federal legislation
Lawmakers reiterate push for low carbon fuel standards as part of transition to renewables.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit founder named Obama Foundation Scholar
First Tech Fund co-founder Josue De Paz hopes to close the digital divide faced by underserved youth.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: After COVID-19, we need more focus on health equity
For years, policymakers focused on health care coverage issues to solve inequities in the sector, but the pandemic highlighted realities that show racial and ethnic disparities remain.
New York City
Policy
New York politicians have historically taken a hands-off approach to regulating Hasidic yeshivas. Is this a turning point?
The New York Times reporting on the private schools – and new guidelines for state oversight – have spurred conversation
New York State
Politics