Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s Democratic lieutenant governor primary results
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado defeats Diana Reyna, Ana María Archila to win nomination.
Politics
Hochul, Delgado look ahead to general election after primary victory
They’ll take on Lee Zeldin and Alison Esposito in an election sure to be dominated by national issues
Nonprofits
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Reform doesn’t stop at the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act
Criminalized domestic abuse survivors call for the passing of legislation that will end mandatory minimums and grant a second look when being sentenced in court.
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Nonprofits
Nonprofit gallery supports photo journalists covering Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Bronx Documentary Center will send proceeds from the sales made from the exhibition to support both American and Ukrainian photographers
Policy
Policy
Supporters of noncitizen voting vow to appeal state Supreme Court ruling
After a Staten Island judge ruled that the New York City law violated the state Constitution, advocates remain hopeful.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York 2022 Assembly primary election results
We’re following the competitive Democratic primary races across the state.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Nearly 70% of detainees at Rikers women’s jail can be safely released: advocates
Criminal justice advocates and experts called on the city to study how it can free women and gender-expansive people housed at the Rose M. Singer Center following the death of inmate Mary Yehudah in May.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ballot selfies are still out this election season
The New York City Board of Education is enforcing a century old law that prohibits voters from taking a picture of their ballot – even those on social media.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Knicks owner James Dolan’s super PAC is spending in Assembly primaries
The Coalition to Restore New York has endorsed six candidates facing progressive opponents.
Opinion
Opinion: How New York politicians can win with the power of math
The politicians who excel at voter turnout and voter targeting will have the best chance at victory.
Nonprofits
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PASSPort Public sheds light on procurement
Here’s a look at how the city has made this important step towards transparency and accountability
Politics
Hochul and Delgado hit Upper Manhattan
The duo spent their last hours of the primary campaign in Harlem and Washington Heights.
Nonprofits
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Alliance for Positive Change partners for free nationwide HIV testing
The nonprofit’s campaign coincided with National HIV Testing Day
News & Politics
Policy
Another Staten Island secession task force bill, really?
New York City Council Member Joe Borelli wants to explore making the borough a city again after his last attempt failed.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The endorsements for Democratic candidates for New York governor
Who has endorsed in the 2022 race to lead the Empire State?
Above & Beyond
Power Lists
Above & Beyond: Innovators
New Yorkers who are disrupting the status quo and driving transformative change.
Housing
Policy
Can Adams’ citywide affordable housing plan finally tear down the NIMBY wall?
When deeply affordable housing is proposed for neighborhoods other than the poorest, locals shout it down. Is the city ready to plow over the outrage?
Commentary
Opinion
Commentary: Blockchain for government? Not so fast.
Proponents like New York City Mayor Eric Adams see the technology as a tool for centralizing information and improving services. A proposed state task force would take a deeper look.
Nonprofits
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