Policy
COVID-19 numbers ticking up in New York
The state’s positivity rate has steadily climbed since early March, when the omicron BA.2 subvariant was detected.
New York State
Policy
Special master hears arguments in redistricting case
Lawyers for the GOP-backed plaintiffs in the case, along with attorneys for Democratic state leaders, attacked each other’s proposed maps in the Friday hearing.
Political Personalities with Skye
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Chicken Feet and Cultural Competency with Council Member Sandra Ung
See and hear how the new Flushing official brings government resources to her community.
New York State
Politics
Hochul campaign centers abortion issue
The state’s first female governor has promised to be a protector of abortion rights as Roe v. Wade is on track to be overturned.
Housing
Policy
What you need to know about rent hikes in New York City
Rent stabilized tenants could face up to 4% and 6% increases. Tenant advocates say those hikes are enough to devastate renters.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s redistricting process is doomed to fail
Here’s why it’s already time to reform the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission.
Politics
Politics
Rep. Nydia Velázquez endorses Archila for LG, over her House colleague Delgado
Ana María Archila gets support from a key Hispanic leader, in an all-Latino primary
Heard Around Town
Politics
One more former City Council member joins the Adams administration
Darma Diaz joins the Department of Homeless Services as an associate commissioner.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Eliminate ableism in New York’s community engagement and planning
Decision making at the municipal level is exacerbating barriers for people with disabilities.
Stream
'She's going to be someone' Assembly Member Nathalia Fernandez shares her unexpected home birth story
Bronx gal comes from immigrant parents and shows off the international cuisine in her district.
New York State
Politics
What does New York’s lieutenant governor actually do?
Antonio Delgado gave up a seat in Congress to take on a role that has very little institutional power.
New York City
Politics
What New York City Mayor Eric Adams missed while on his extended trip to Los Angeles
The mayor had a packed day of press events that were abruptly canceled on Thursday morning after his flight out of LAX was delayed.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter
The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.
Policy
Report: Ending 421a won’t make the state flush with cash
As lawmakers decide the fate of the controversial developer tax break, the CBC offers hard numbers on the big bucks.
New York City
Politics
NYC voters unimpressed by Eric Adams’ handling of crime: poll
The mayor’s approval rating on crime declined from 49% in February to 37% by the end of April.
Political Personalities with Skye
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Who plays nice, Who plays dirty? Electeds show their true colors on the court
NY Knicks' Charles Smith opines on the character of our officials based on their sportsmanship skills.
New York City
Politics
Wanting to be a deputy mayor, Peter Koo ends up a senior advisor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave former Council Member Peter Koo a job in his administration, just as he’s done for others who endorsed his campaign.
New York State
Policy