Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul officially shifts into campaign mode
Gov. Kathy Hochul is out with her first reelection ad, which pits her squarely against President Donald Trump.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
At least a dozen PACs are looking to spend on the NYC mayoral race
Pro-Cuomo, pro-Mamdani, anti-anyone but Jim Walden? There’s a committee for pretty much everyone.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Alleviating nonprofit stress through more reliable city processes
An interview with Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana Almanzar.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Juanita Holmes on leadership in the face of criticism
An interview with the commissioner of New York City’s Probation Department
New York State
Personality
‘My son Nyah was a good boy:’ Utica’s refugee community continues to grieve teen’s death
Friends and family seek justice in the death of a 13-year-old boy shot by police last year.
News & Politics
Politics
Oberacker to challenge Riley in NY-19
The Republican state senator informed local GOP leaders of his plan to run against swing seat Democratic Rep. Josh Riley.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Latest haul: Mamdani posts $1 million+ in private donations
The Democratic nominee for mayor continues to rake it in.
Health Care
Policy
State planned to give no-bid contract to PPL, lawmaker claims
The state has claimed that Public Partnerships LLC received a $9 billion contract after a competitive bidding process, but draft bill language suggests the state always planned to contract with the company.
News & Politics
Politics
Indictment: For home renovations, a TV cameo, catering and cash, Ingrid Lewis-Martin traded her influence
The former chief adviser to Eric Adams and the “Lioness of City Hall” was charged with corruption again on Thursday.
Policy
Policy
Criminal justice reform groups call on Hochul to commute prison sentences
More than 130 advocacy groups – including the WFP, NAACP New York Conference and Release Aging People in Prison – called on the governor to reduce the state's prison population.
New York City
NYN Media
Nonprofits may finally see faster payments in NYC
A new pilot program will switch from contracting to a discretionary grant funding model, accelerating the process for 100 organizations that qualify.
News & Politics
Updated
Politics
Eric Adams’ son made a zombie rap film with Argento son
Tony and Gina Argento were indicted by the Manhattan district attorney Thursday. Their son and nephew Tony has an artistic relationship with Jordan Coleman.
News & Politics
Politics
No, Hochul can’t stop Trump from taking control of the state National Guard
The governor has no legal pathway to stop Trump from federalizing the New York National Guard or countermanding orders that he gives to the state’s National Guard troops.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)
There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.
New York City
Personality
New NYU Wagner Dean Polly Trottenberg makes the pitch for public service
The transportation expert wants to inspire young people to take on challenging, ambitious work in government.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cuomo campaign distances itself from right-wing ‘memelord’
A professional meme creator claimed to be making them for Andrew Cuomo. The campaign quickly said ‘He’s not with us’
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
How the WFP held their NYC mayoral primary slate together
Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper courted Adrienne Adams, sidelined Jessica Ramos, and pushed and pushed for a cross endorsement.
Opinion
Opinion