Policy
Policy
Hochul proposes new gun laws, social media crackdowns after mass shooting
The governor announced a series of measures meant to address the spread of white supremacy online and strengthen gun control laws in New York.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Dan Goldman, former House impeachment counsel, considering a run for Congress in open seat
Bill de Blasio is eyeing the now-open NY-10 seat, among other high profile names.
Policy
Policy
Election reform legislation moves forward in New York
The state Senate recently passed a series of bills aiming at cleaning up the state’s voting systems.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
What do Fat Joe, Kenan Thompson and Speaker Adrienne Adams have in common?
Talking politics and government on the red carpet.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Extending a common-sense solution to the city’s mental health crisis
Lawmakers have the opportunity to renew legislation that addresses the state’s clinician shortage
News & Politics
Politics
New York City Department of Correction reveals plan to save Rikers from fed takeover
The federal monitor overseeing the jail system suggested the report may be enough to stave off the federal receivership threatened last month.
News & Politics
Politics
Biden visits Buffalo after mass shooting to comfort a grief-stricken city
The president called the attack “domestic terrorism” in a speech and met with the families of the victims.
Politics
Politics
‘Real good energy:’ Eric Adams leaves Albany optimistic about mayoral control
New York City Education Committee Chair John Liu said talks with the mayor were productive.
Politics
Politics
Adams heads to Albany for a late push on his priorities
Extending mayoral control, getting more speed cameras, haven’t been as easy as the New York City mayor expected.
New York City
Politics
Booster shot uptake lags amid COVID-19 wave
In New York City and beyond, booster shot rates are still a fraction of the vaccination rate.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Real Talk: Clearing the backlog is only the beginning
One nonprofit ED whose organization was at the edge of the financial abyss reports that “funds have begun trickling in from the city.”
Politics
Politics
Draft congressional maps cause headaches for Democrats
A Nadler-Maloney matchup and a potential face-off between Bowman and Jones are just a couple of the party’s many problems.
Policy
Policy
Police could have used New York’s Red Flag law to stop the Buffalo shooting suspect
New York State Police said they did not file for a protection order under the law after they were called to the accused shooter’s school, where they reportedly investigated a “murder-suicide” threat he made.
News & Politics
Politics
Exclusive: Chipotle workers file for HERO Act safety committees
A worker and union leaders allege the first attempt to invoke the law went ignored.
New York State
Politics
New York lawmakers mourn Buffalo mass shooting deaths, demand action on white supremacy
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said that any GOP official who perpetuates the racist ideology that apparently fueled the shooter is not fit to serve.
New York State
Politics
Draft house maps released by special master
The map seems to spell bad news for New York Democrats, who could have more competitive general elections than ever.
Power Lists
The 2022 Queens Power 100
The political dealmakers in New York City’s most diverse borough.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Melinda Katz says she’s ignoring the political winds
A Q&A with the Queens district attorney who had Gov. Kathy Hochul's ear on bail reform.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: ¡Ay caramba! There’s no easy way of saying ‘gerrymandering’ in Spanish
This dirty word from politics has no easy translation for Spanish-speaking voters, who along with the rest of the electorate need more education on the redistricting process.
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