Policy
Politics
How much authority will the court-appointed Rikers boss actually have? Applicants want to know
The deadline for the city and the Legal Aid Society to submit recommendations for a Rikers “remediation manager” is Friday.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: Acela 2.0 makes historic debut at Penn Station
The arrival of the next generation of high-speed trains had many more New Yorkers buzzing than when the original pulled into town 25 years ago.
Personality
Personality
New York politicos love a cameo
Indicted Eric Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin isn’t the only one.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Penn Station gets ‘magic key’ and $43 million to push redevelopment forward
Andy “Train Daddy” Byford, special advisor to Amtrak, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced that construction of the new Penn Station will start in 2027.
News & Politics
Politics
Stefanik attends clambake fundraiser ahead of potential run for governor
The Republican congressional representative criticized Hochul over her opposition to fracking.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Courts are gutting cannabis equity in New York
A court ruling against the state’s cannabis equity program reveals how the legal system uses the language of neutrality to entrench inequality.
Criminal Justice
Policy
No, New York doesn’t have ‘cashless bail’
But that won’t necessarily stop the Trump administration from trying to pull the state’s federal funding anyway.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: Second Avenue subway extension and other projects signal milestone for New York
The city hasn’t seen this much progress addressing the region’s transportation needs since the subways were created a century ago.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul officially shifts into campaign mode
Gov. Kathy Hochul is out with her first reelection ad, which pits her squarely against President Donald Trump.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
At least a dozen PACs are looking to spend on the NYC mayoral race
Pro-Cuomo, pro-Mamdani, anti-anyone but Jim Walden? There’s a committee for pretty much everyone.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Alleviating nonprofit stress through more reliable city processes
An interview with Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana Almanzar.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Juanita Holmes on leadership in the face of criticism
An interview with the commissioner of New York City’s Probation Department
New York State
Personality
‘My son Nyah was a good boy:’ Utica’s refugee community continues to grieve teen’s death
Friends and family seek justice in the death of a 13-year-old boy shot by police last year.
News & Politics
Politics
Oberacker to challenge Riley in NY-19
The Republican state senator informed local GOP leaders of his plan to run against swing seat Democratic Rep. Josh Riley.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Latest haul: Mamdani posts $1 million+ in private donations
The Democratic nominee for mayor continues to rake it in.
Health Care
Policy
State planned to give no-bid contract to PPL, lawmaker claims
The state has claimed that Public Partnerships LLC received a $9 billion contract after a competitive bidding process, but draft bill language suggests the state always planned to contract with the company.
News & Politics
Politics
Indictment: For home renovations, a TV cameo, catering and cash, Ingrid Lewis-Martin traded her influence
The former chief adviser to Eric Adams and the “Lioness of City Hall” was charged with corruption again on Thursday.
Policy
Policy