Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Making the case for Latinos in the Adams administration
The incoming mayor has an opportunity to appoint Hispanics into key government positions as he sets out to best represent and serve the needs of all communities.
Transportation
Policy
MTA officials said balancing the budget could require fare hikes next year
A new financial forecast predicts ugly choices ahead for an agency struggling to get through the pandemic.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New law allows human trafficking survivors to clear their records
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act, legislation supported by more than 100 organizations.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Gale Brewer is late to the City Council speaker race. Is she worth the wait?
The outgoing Manhattan borough president is hoping a wealth of experience will appeal to the new council.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Making an entrance: Comparing campaign launch videos for governor
Democratic candidates are competing on a cinematic level to make a splash in the 2022 race.
Health Care
Policy
NYC launches COVID-19 vaccine drives for kids, ages 5 to 11
Mayor-elect Eric Adams is already talking about getting rid of the city’s public school mask mandate but epidemiologists feel it’s too soon to do away with masks.
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Organizations across New York rally to demand sentencing reforms
Activists hope to overturn the state’s sentencing laws that have disproportionately affected Black and brown communities for decades
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race
Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.
News & Politics
Politics
March toward good cause eviction continues in Poughkeepsie
As statewide tenant organizers announce their legislative agenda, another upstate city approved new tenant protections.
Health Care
Policy
All adult New Yorkers now eligible to receive COVID-19 booster shot
City health officials made the announcement Monday as cases have ticked up slightly and are expected to continue increasing over the holidays.
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50 women's groups trying to halt move of women and transgender inmates from Rikers
Advocates call for the release of detainees amidst worsening conditions at the jail and say that transferring inmates is not the solution.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG
The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.
New York State
Politics
New York Senate report outlines election dysfunction – and possible ways to fix it
After a string of embarrassments, legislators are eager to restore trust in state elections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
When the past is prologue, what becomes of Vito Fossella’s future?
The Staten Island Republican starts anew 13 years after a scandal ended his promising congressional career.
Health Care
Policy
7,000 New Yorkers need a kidney. New legislation could make it easier to donate.
Two bills to incentivize kidney donations could save hundreds of lives a year — but supporters say it’s tough to get the Legislature to prioritize the issue.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo transcripts, impeachment report and Blood Center resolution
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Nonprofits
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Advocates call on Adams administration to improve learning conditions for homeless youth
Thousands of NYC public school students were without a home last year, causing interruptions to their learning.
Transportation
Policy
Transit advocates call on MTA to nix proposed 2023 service cuts
New York secured $11 billion in federal aid this week, after reaching an agreement with New Jersey and Connecticut to divide approximately $14 billion in COVID relief money.
Housing
Policy