Politics
Politics
Draft congressional maps cause headaches for Democrats
A Nadler-Maloney matchup and a potential face-off between Bowman and Jones are just a couple of the party’s many problems.
Policy
Policy
Police could have used New York’s Red Flag law to stop the Buffalo shooting suspect
New York State Police said they did not file for a protection order under the law after they were called to the accused shooter’s school, where they reportedly investigated a “murder-suicide” threat he made.
News & Politics
Politics
Exclusive: Chipotle workers file for HERO Act safety committees
A worker and union leaders allege the first attempt to invoke the law went ignored.
New York State
Politics
New York lawmakers mourn Buffalo mass shooting deaths, demand action on white supremacy
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said that any GOP official who perpetuates the racist ideology that apparently fueled the shooter is not fit to serve.
New York State
Politics
Draft house maps released by special master
The map seems to spell bad news for New York Democrats, who could have more competitive general elections than ever.
Power Lists
The 2022 Queens Power 100
The political dealmakers in New York City’s most diverse borough.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Melinda Katz says she’s ignoring the political winds
A Q&A with the Queens district attorney who had Gov. Kathy Hochul's ear on bail reform.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: ¡Ay caramba! There’s no easy way of saying ‘gerrymandering’ in Spanish
This dirty word from politics has no easy translation for Spanish-speaking voters, who along with the rest of the electorate need more education on the redistricting process.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Debating the impacts of bail reform
State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.
Politics
Hochul calls for stricter gun laws, social media monitoring in wake of deadly Buffalo mass shooting
The apparently racially-motivated attack left at least 10 dead after the shooter posted a manifesto detailing his plan to target Black New Yorkers
News & Politics
Politics
Abortion funds proposed and primaries come into focus
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Passenger Surcharge Provides Workers' Comp to Drivers: The Black Car Fund
See the training, resources and insurance provided to keep independent-contracted drivers safe.
New York State
Politics
A timeline on New York’s chaotic redistricting process
Keep track of the various legal battles and ever-changing election schedule.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Debating the impacts of bail reform
State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Empower the public in the redistricting process
Here’s how an education plan is the answer.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Former NYC jails boss advocates for federal takeover of Rikers Island
Vincent Schiraldi: “If my son or daughter were incarcerated or worked at Rikers Island, I'd want a receivership.”
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams for president?
New York City mayors have a long history of running for – and failing to win – the White House.
Housing
Policy
City Council to push for more affordable housing investment in budget negotiations
Council members and advocates said an extra $5 billion over 10 years won’t be enough to address a housing affordability crisis.
New York State
Policy