New York State
Politics
New York legislative staffers optimistic about union
After going public with their campaign in July, organizers say momentum has continued to grow.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2022 NYC Labor Power 100
The leaders behind a revitalized labor movement in the city.
Policy
Policy
With inflation soaring, some lawmakers want to hike New York’s minimum wage rates next year
They also want to follow the lead of 16 states who annually index their minimum wage to inflation to keep up with the cost of living.
Policy
Policy
Buffalo Starbucks workers say the company illegally fired them. Will a conservative federal judge agree?
A pending labor case in Western New York could tip the scales for the Starbucks union after a recent victory in Tennessee.
Personality
Personality
Who do New York pols follow on Twitter?
Based on the data, here are the most influential political accounts in New York.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Nora McCarthy
The nonprofit leader discusses stepping down from Rise, the magazine she launched in 2005 for parents who are involved in the child welfare system, and moving on to start the Family Policy Project.
News & Politics
Politics
Gun laws take effect and flood protections lag on Ida anniversary
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Opinion
Opinion
Sounding the call for a Crime Stoppers political party
With crime on the rise, the party would help seek out policy makers who embrace strong anti-crime programs.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York’s new concealed carry law is severely flawed, federal judge says
The Wednesday ruling allowed the new law to take effect, but reads like a blueprint for future court battles.
New York State
Politics
A toss-up looms in the changing 19th Congressional District
The swing district broke against Republican Marc Molinaro in the special election, but new lines and a lower-profile opponent could change the outcome.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Cannabis Industry Leaders Unite at Hamptons Expo
Meet Tremaine Wright, Chair of the New York Cannabis Control Board, stakeholders and thought leaders at The Clubhouse in East Hampton
New York City
Policy
What has New York done to protect from storms in the year since Ida?
A year after the devastating storm, New York has taken some steps to introduce absorbent infrastructure, but major vulnerabilities like basement apartments remain an issue.
New York City
Policy
New York’s new concealed carry law is severely flawed, federal judge says
The Wednesday ruling allowed the new law to take effect, but reads like a blueprint for future court battles.
Heard Around Town
Politics
National Democrats look to Robert Zimmerman’s House race against an “insurrectionist”
The 3rd Congressional District contest versus George Santos was moved into the DCCC’s “Red to Blue” program
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York lawmakers prioritize education of state’s concealed carry law as enforcement details remain unclear
The state debuted a public information campaign on Wednesday, the day before the new law takes effect.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Amid pandemics, New York City considers a dedicated pandemic preparedness office
“We do not want to be caught flat-footed,” Council Member Gale Brewer said at Wednesday’s oversight hearing
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers prioritize education of state’s concealed carry law as enforcement details remain unclear
The state debuted a public information campaign on Wednesday, the day before the new law takes effect.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How the MTA is holding out for congestion pricing
Chairman Janno Lieber discusses how the agency is trying to avoid a $2.5 billion funding gap and counting on the new toll plan to fund capital improvements.
Nonprofits
NYN Media