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OPINION: New NYC Budget is a win for human services. But we can do better
The 4% cost-of-living adjustment that’s coming (after none for three years) still falls short, especially with inflation
Personality
Personality
Julia Salazar’s “Radical” debut in Albany
A new graphic memoir chronicled the state senator’s first legislative session.
Policy
Policy
Adrienne Adams’ City Council passes its first budget
The $101.1 billion spending plan was approved late at night, with some opposition – and possible retribution.
Politics
Politics
Sparks fly at New York GOP primary debate for governor
Rep. Lee Zeldin and Harry Wilson attacked each other while an unexpected candidate tried to keep the forum on topic.
New York City
Politics
Dispute over hiring wardens outside of NYC Department of Correction threatens city’s control over Rikers
The federal monitor appointed to oversee management of the city’s troubled jail complex said the city is unwilling to agree to alternatives to recruiting from within.
Heard Around Town
Updated
Politics
Punishment? Council members didn’t get credit for additional discretionary funds in NYC budget
Seven members had their names pulled from a $41.6 million pot Speaker Adrienne Adams has for pet projects.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Polling numbers show a fearful and anxious NYC
Here are key themes from our reading of the latest Siena poll
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Two is better than one for these ultracampaigners in the Assembly
They’re bringing back running for multiple offices in the same election cycle.
Power of Diversity
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The 2022 Power of Diversity: Black 100
The political players blazing a trail for others.
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Commentary: Reflections on parenting to widen one’s perspective on nonprofit board work
As children grow older, I and other parents in my Brooklyn neighborhood shifted to purpose-driven parenting, opening ourselves up to caring about the full community, city, country, and planet.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Celebrating My Comrade magazine’s place in New York history
Drag queen Linda Simpson founded the publication in 1987, leading the charge for “Gay Lib” as the AIDS crisis was unfolding.
Eric Adams
Politics
New York’s Black leaders on Eric Adams’ first five months
We solicited takes on the mayor who tops our Power of Diversity: Black 100 list.
News & Politics
Politics
The first gubernatorial debate and a GOP shake-up in the 23rd District
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams endorses county backed challenger for district leader in Brooklyn
The mayor is backing Renee Collymore, an ally of party leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, over incumbent Shaquana Boykin.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
Real estate campaign cash causes clash in west side Assembly race
Two candidates running for the 75th Assembly District are calling on fellow candidate Layla Law-Gisiko to return contributions from a billionaire mogul.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s FY 2023 budget by the numbers
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams announced the early deal on Friday.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Meet City & State's Pride Power 100 Leaders
Hear how our LGBTQAI+ leaders are breaking barriers in their careers.
New York City
Politics
Mayor Eric Adams and City Council strike $101 billion budget deal
Citing funding for some of the City Council’s priorities, Speaker Adrienne Adams called the deal an “unprecedented outcome”
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