Politics
Hochul calls for stricter gun laws, social media monitoring in wake of deadly Buffalo mass shooting
The apparently racially-motivated attack left at least 10 dead after the shooter posted a manifesto detailing his plan to target Black New Yorkers
News & Politics
Politics
Abortion funds proposed and primaries come into focus
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Passenger Surcharge Provides Workers' Comp to Drivers: The Black Car Fund
See the training, resources and insurance provided to keep independent-contracted drivers safe.
New York State
Politics
A timeline on New York’s chaotic redistricting process
Keep track of the various legal battles and ever-changing election schedule.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Debating the impacts of bail reform
State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.
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Opinion: Empower the public in the redistricting process
Here’s how an education plan is the answer.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Former NYC jails boss advocates for federal takeover of Rikers Island
Vincent Schiraldi: “If my son or daughter were incarcerated or worked at Rikers Island, I'd want a receivership.”
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams for president?
New York City mayors have a long history of running for – and failing to win – the White House.
Housing
Policy
City Council to push for more affordable housing investment in budget negotiations
Council members and advocates said an extra $5 billion over 10 years won’t be enough to address a housing affordability crisis.
New York State
Policy
What could still get passed in the New York legislative session?
Protections for tenants, survivors of sexual assault and formerly incarcerated people are all being considered. Eric Adams’ control of New York City schools also hangs in the balance.
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Passenger Surcharge Provides Workers' Comp to Drivers: The Black Car Fund
See the training, resources and insurance provided to keep independent-contracted drivers safe.
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Opinion: Smaller class sizes are the best way to help students recover from the pandemic
The New York City Council will again have the opportunity to pass legislation that can make reduced class sizes a reality.
Nonprofits
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Robin Hood annual benefit raises $126 million
The money raised includes a $50 million commitment from New York City toward a $100 million joint child care initiative
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Is it 1994 again?
History usually repeats itself and recent polling in New York state points to a worsening political climate for Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Empower the public in the redistricting process
Here’s how an education plan is the answer.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
So when are this summer’s primary elections in New York?
Candidates got much needed clarity Wednesday on how and when they’ll appear on the ballot.
New York State
Policy
Voting rights legislation advances in New York
Lawmakers want to expand language access and create a statewide election database among other reforms.
New York State
Politics
Judge upholds Assembly lines in redistricting challenge, June primary to proceed
Steuben County Judge Patrick McAllister ruled on Wednesday that there was not enough time to redraw the Assembly lines ahead of the scheduled primary election date.
Labor
Policy