New York City
Politics
Don’t expect major changes to NYPD’s gun control measures under new concealed carry law
Police officials said Tuesday that they will not install checkpoints or increase patrols in Times Square, where guns will be banned under the new law that takes effect Thursday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams takes a glass half full look at August losses by his endorsed candidates
The mayor also took pride in Dan Goldman’s congressional primary win over more progressive candidates.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Eric Adams said those complaining about budget cuts should “pray.” Religious leaders said that’s not enough.
Dozens of faith leaders and organizations sent the mayor an open letter calling on him to add more to the Education budget.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Weighing the costs of congestion pricing
The toll may be worth the expense in keeping drivers out of Manhattan traffic.
New York City
Policy
New York City electeds say conditions at Rikers are improving despite 12 deaths this year
Officials made yet another visit to the troubled jail complex this year amid threats of a federal takeover, noting it’s unlikely to close as planned by 2027.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Anatomy of an apology
A restorative justice practitioner examines Will Smith’s latest message regarding the infamous "Oscar slap."
Opinion
Opinion
Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education
With a boom in tech jobs during the pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s real estate subsidy program is dead. What should a revived version look like?
Should developers get a shorter tax exemption period? Be made to offer more deeply affordable units? These details will determine if the 421-a program reemerges.
Nonprofits
Opinion
Commentary: Would you trade part of your future income to learn a more lucrative skill?
One Queens nonprofit's income-sharing program promises to elevate people into higher-paying jobs through training, and they want New York City to get on board.
New York City
Politics
10th District campaigns dogged by what-ifs after Goldman victory
Dan Goldman spent his way to a win in the open seat in Congress, and the left is pointing fingers. But would candidates dropping out have stopped the first-time candidate?
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Expanding student outreach after COVID-19
Job Corps, which offers free educational and vocational programs to economically disadvantaged youth, looks to reach more Latino students after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education
With a boom in tech jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.
Politics
New York chooses nominees for Congress and state Senate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Zeldin hints at New York version of “don’t say gay” bill
The GOP candidate for governor wants to prohibit sex ed related discussions in classrooms up to the seventh grade
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Green Book Strategies' husband and wife duo Austin and Jenn Shafran
On their political journeys, the Green Book, making time for what matters, and more.
New York City
Politics
Yuh-Line Niou eyes Hail Mary third party run in NY-10
The apparent second-place finisher is considering running against the Democratic nominee on the Working Families Party line. It wouldn’t be her first time.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Josh Riley touts 1500 donors in day after primary win
The Democratic Hudson Valley candidate brought in $65,000 in the swing district.
New York City
Policy
Strategies for solving homelessness in New York City and across the U.S.
A look at how communities are making progress helping people who are homeless.
Politics
Politics