New York State
Politics
With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math
The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Sex education initiatives stalled during COVID-19
Reproductive health education in schools have been challenging but efforts have been moved online
New York City
Politics
Who’s on Eric Adams’ Transition Committee?
New York City’s Mayor-elect has identified more than 700 people who will serve on his mayoral transition committees, and that’s just a start.
Health Care
Policy
How will NY schools handle omicron?
Gov. Kathy Hochul said remote learning is not on the table for now.
Health Care
Policy
Five omicron cases detected in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the discoveries on Thursday evening.
Politics
Congeniality wins out at NYC Council Speaker race debate
Council Member Diana Ayala pushed aside political niceties in favor of compliments at a candidates forum Thursday, reminding all what it takes to do the job – earning trust.
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New York State Attorney General Letitia James files amicus brief to protect Title X funding
New York State Attorney General fights for reproductive health care once more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 New York City general election results
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York, and Republicans did better than expected.
Politics
Politics
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo under federal investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The probe was made public on Thursday through the release of a state contract.
Health Care
Policy
Minnesota man who attended NYC anime event tests positive for the omicron variant
The new strain of the virus, which was first detected in the U.S. on Wednesday, has still not been found in any New Yorkers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 New York state general election results
Republicans made some significant gains across the state, and statewide ballot proposals failed.
Politics
Politics
Westchester County Executive George Latimer backs Attorney General Letitia James for governor
The Thursday endorsement is seen as a boon for James in her battle to silo upstate and suburban votes from moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
James Whelan wants to start converting commercial real estate into housing ASAP
The Real Estate Board of New York President discussed repurposing hotels and other properties left vacant by the pandemic.
Politics
Politics
How Andrew Cuomo could help Tom Suozzi become governor
The Long Island Democrat could gain an edge in the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary by mobilizing supporters of the state’s fallen top executive.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo accusers celebrate release of Karen Hinton’s memoir
Charlotte Bennett and Lindsey Boylan attended a party Wednesday night to mark the book launch.
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Organizations push for midwifery birth center bill passage
Gov. Hochul is being urged to sign legislation that targets racial disparities in maternal mortality rates
New York City
Politics