Nonprofits
NYN Media
What’s behind declining enrollment in NYC schools?
A new Manhattan Institute report argues for greater acknowledgment of parents’ autonomy in the governance of district-run schools
New York City
Policy
New Yorkers are scrambling for public restroom access with limited availability
While a new bill would require city departments to identify a new restroom location in every ZIP code, it stops short from ordering their completion.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers address abortion, gun restrictions during sleep-deprived extraordinary session
The Legislature took steps toward amending the state constitution to protect abortion rights and enacting adjusted gun restrictions after two pivotal Supreme Court rulings.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Susan Stamler on the evolution of the settlement house movement and where it stands today
The executive director of United Neighborhood Houses speaks with NYN Media
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Sarahana Shrestha on bringing DSA upstate
The socialist defeated incumbent Assembly Member Kevin Cahill in Tuesday’s primary.
Policy
Policy
Finger Lakes cryptomining operation is inconsistent with climate law, state finds
Citing “tripled facility emissions,” the state Department of Environmental Conservation denied an air permit renewal for Greenidge Generation, a former coal plant near Seneca Lake.
Gun Control
Policy
As gun laws change in New York, enforcement agencies expect chaos
Police in New York are seeing a surge in requests from gun owners for concealed carry permission following the Supreme Court ruling, but new laws from the state Legislature will likely complicate the process.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Nadler and Maloney both want to talk with you separately
On primary day No. 1, the congressional rivals jockeyed for attention on the Upper West Side.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Will we convert Manhattan office buildings into housing? REBNY President Jim Whelan speaks
Mayor Adams has mentioned it, industry folks have pushed back. What's the consensus to solve the housing crisis?
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Juan Ardila: ‘When the left organizes, we win’
One of the two leftists to win an Assembly primary, Ardila talked election strategy, housing policy and reaching across the ideological spectrum.
New York State
Politics
Progressives down – but not out – after a tough primary night
The WFP and DSA lost many of their races, but are looking for silver linings.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
About 15% of Democrats voted for New York governor – which means turnout was pretty good
Voter turnout is always “abysmal,” but with about 900,000 votes cast, it’s all relative.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofits take action after loss of Roe v. Wade
Organizations are increasing efforts to make abortion accessible to patients beyond New York state’s borders.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here’s who won the three countywide judicial primaries in New York City
Judgeships for the Manhattan Surrogate’s Court, along with the Brooklyn and Queens Civil Courts were also on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary.
Education
Policy
On determining NYC class sizes, all eyes turn to Hochul
The state Legislature voted to reduce class sizes to the mayor’s chagrin, and now the governor is facing pressure on all sides.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Bronx nonprofit to work with foster care kids up to age 26
Increased city funding will help Catholic Guardian Services work with youth beyond its previous age limit of 21
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Disparities in maternal mortality are top of mind for pregnant Bronx City Council Member Pierina Sanchez
Council Member Sanchez holds degrees from both Harvard and Princeton.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics