New York State
Politics
Assembly Member Richard Gottfried announces retirement
The Manhattan Democrat has served longer than any other state lawmaker in history.
Personality
Personality
Huge ‘Vax Daddy’ Ma explains how he will hack the New York Assembly
The coder details how his legislative campaign might help Queens just like his celebrated website helped New Yorkers book vaccine appointments.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: A better way of keeping kids safe
Families and their children thrive through financial assistance, not when the government resorts to policing them.
New York State
Politics
Local Republican leaders say they won’t enforce Hochul’s mask mandate
The backlash follows some right-wing-fueled confusion about the rule, which took effect on Monday.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams wants to “Get Stuff Done.” What stuff?
A close look at the core objectives among his endless policy ideas, as the mayor-elect enters his first year in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Four Latino City Council members publicly endorse Francisco Moya, as the speaker race narrows to two
Adrienne Adams has emerged as an alternative for members unhappy with Moya – and Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ involvement.
New York State
Politics
James drops out, mask mandates return and Malatras resigns
Rounding up the week’s political news
Health Care
Policy
Hochul’s new mask mandate has flavors of old and new
The governor declared a major shift in COVID-19 policy, with a sign-off from the state health commissioner
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Passed NYC bill will better track MWBE contracts
City Council Member Ben Kallos said he hopes an expansion of data collection will help curb discrimination in communities of color
New York City
Politics
The CCRB just got a little more powerful
A bill passed by the City Council will allow the police watchdog to initiate its own investigations.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sources: Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou is challenging state Sen. Brian Kavanagh
A primary against the relatively moderate incumbent Kavanagh could become one of the most high-profile races of 2022.
New York State
Politics
In Eric Adams’ administration, cryptocurrency industry sees an opening
With regulatory powers at the state and federal levels, engaging other levels of government remains a challenge.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kristin Richardson Jordan on 'disrupting the district'
The newly-elected District 9 council member’s campaign showed the strength of gathering early endorsements and groundswell support.
Health Care
Policy
NYC’s supervised injection sites face pushback
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis introduced a bill to defund the “Overdose Prevention Centers.”
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Video hearings add to frustration and challenges in NYC family courts for families of color
Advocates argue a host of problems for parents are keeping them from being reunified with their children.
New York City
Politics
NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next.
As the City Council passed a historic voting rights bill, its advocates are looking to ensure its successful implementation.
Politics
Politics
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announces resignation
His connections to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo have led to calls for his ouster in recent days.
Politics