New York State
Politics
MWBE spotlight: 2 firms making their mark
These up-and-comers are doing big business with government agencies.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Reading Partners receives $20 Million donation from MacKenzie Scott
The author’s gift will help the nonprofit literacy program continue in its mission to help underserved students achieve reading level.
Budget
Policy
Hochul prepares for the post-budget tango
Unlike her predecessor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has left the door open to passing items from her agenda outside the budget.
New York City
Politics
Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?
The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.
Housing
Politics
Activists have returned to Albany, and some lawmakers don’t like it
Is preventing evictions cause for yelling? Depends who you ask.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Chuck Norris, Hardcore Punk and Pastries: a morning with Council Member Justin Brannan
We meet Justin's mom and reminisce about his upbringing.
Personality
Personality
Buy the New York government building of your dreams (not really)
We’ve spent a lot of time on Zillow during the pandemic.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: VA hospitals are not so easily replaced
A Biden administration plan would shut down the VA hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn in favor of using other health care providers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York Junior League raises over $660K
The league’s first in-person Winter Ball since the start of the coronavirus pandemic turned out to be its biggest ever.
New York City
Politics
Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement
They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.
New York City
Politics
Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback
The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.
Budget
Policy
To-go cocktails apparently spiked in budget process
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is willing to wait on legalizing to-go alcohol sales following opposition from state lawmakers.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New York’s power companies want to expand the meaning of ‘zero emissions’
The power industry is pushing a pair of proposals to state legislators and regulators that have attracted little notice, but could shift the course of the state's climate action.
New York State
Politics
Hochul celebrates New York meeting its 2021 MWBE goal
The governor wants $11 million to clear the certification backlog to meet its target again this year.
New York City
Politics
NYC awarded less than 4% of contracts to minority- and women-owned business
Last year was a slow year for MWBEs, and Mayor Eric Adams said he wants to grow the program.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Max Rose and the race for his seat back in Congress
Meet his two-year-old son Miles who loves pizza.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams has lower approval ratings than three of four previous NYC mayors: poll
A Marist poll found that Adams is just one of two mayors since 1990 to be rated “excellent or good” at the start of their tenures by less than 50% of surveyed voters.
Budget
Policy