Politics
New disclosures reveal New York City elected officials’ finances, potential conflicts
But Mayor Eric Adams leaving out his co-op for years shows they’re an incomplete picture, at best.
Opinion
Opinion: Reflecting back on those who embodied the history of advocacy for the LGBTQ community at CUNY
Remembering them as Pride is celebrated this month underscores why it’s vital to support the next generation of leaders and activists.
Policy
New York City Council members blame Department of Education for budget mismanagement after cutting funding
New York City Council members said the Department of Education failed to anticipate cuts in line with declining enrollment, leaving principals “surprised” by dwindling budgets.
Abortion
Politics
New York lawmakers rage in wake of Supreme Court’s ‘abhorrent’ reversal of Roe v. Wade
Officials vowed to uphold New York laws protecting the right to an abortion, saying the state would remain a ‘safe haven’ for out-of-state abortion seekers.
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Meet the primary contenders for Assembly District 73
Get to know the four democrats battling to take the seat of Dan Quart.
Nonprofits
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Reflecting back on those who embodied the history of advocacy for the LGBTQI+ community at CUNY
Noting these graduates and others as Pride is celebrated this month underscores why it’s vital to support the next generation of leaders and activists
Gun Control
Policy
Supreme Court strikes down New York’s concealed carry law
The court ruled in favor of two upstate men who argued the state’s restrictions on who can carry a gun outside their home infringed upon their Second Amendment rights.
Nonprofits
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Coalition relaunches petition effort to protect community gardens
A “Critical Environment Areas” designation is being sought to protect the gardens from development
Housing
Policy
Why are rent stabilized tenants getting rent hikes?
New York City has a housing affordability crisis. So why are 2 million rent stabilized tenants getting a rent increase?
Heard Around Town
Politics
Assembly hopefuls flout election law by failing to disclose campaign finance filings
Assembly Members José Rivera and Jeffrion Aubry, and their opponents, are among those who have missed key deadlines.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsements in the 2022 Democratic primary for lieutenant governor
Here’s who’s supporting who in what has become a very interesting race.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Eric Adams claims progress at Rikers despite several recent detainee deaths
Attorneys for one of the men who died called the mayor’s announcement “irresponsible and callous.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here are the New York Democratic Assembly lawmakers facing 2022 primary challenges
Races to watch on primary day – and their opponents aren’t all coming from the left.
New York State
Politics
Carl Paladino isn’t the first fringe Republican endorsed by Elise Stefanik
The Republican “rising star” has thrown her support behind candidates who push conspiracy theories and racist views.
Political Personalities with Skye
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'Excellence for the 18th' is the motto of Assemblywoman Taylor Darling
"Darling means beloved, and I want all of us to think of ourselves that way" Darling says about choosing the name for herself.
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Nonprofit seeks to grow summer academic and social-emotional learning programs for youth
Horizons New York City expects to serve more children this year following COVID-19
Politics
Politics
New York City judicial races: These are the contested primaries on the ballot
Voters will decide on one Surrogate’s Court race, and two countywide Civil Court seats.
Heard Around Town
Politics
A lot of big names seen at the Jim Owles gala
Could the duo of Hochul and Archila be a preview of the Democratic ticket?
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