New York State

Politics

Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station plan faces another roadblock

The city planning commission is the latest group to cast doubt on the governor’s revised proposal.

New York State

Politics

How a Republican lawsuit against Democrat-led redistricting could play out in court

The lawsuit will likely hinge on a 2014 constitutional amendment aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering.

Politics

Politics

Eric Adams will meet with anybody

Cuomo? Check. Anti-vaxxers? Yep. But it’s a deliberate strategy by the mayor.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Report finds one third of New Yorkers have high healthcare needs

The Robin Hood Foundation’s latest Poverty Tracker also found that New Yorkers within subgroups with high healthcare needs, including those that are Black and Latino, are also more likely to be economically disadvantaged.

New York City

Politics

Jessica Tisch fined by conflicts of interest board

The former DoITT commissioner has said that she wants to stay in government service.

Politics

Politics

How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?

It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Are schools the safest place for our children?

After students and teachers walked out of classes to voice safety concerns in schools amid the rise of COVID-19’s omicron variant, New York City now has the chance to craft and perfect a remote learning option.

Stream

NYC Council Member Marjorie Velázquez demonstrates how to take a COVID test

The newly sworn in council member is making short work of expanding testing accessibility.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York City’s economic recovery should be top priority

With rising inflation and fewer jobs than before the pandemic as well as a shift to remote work, here are five ways the city’s new administration can help boost economic recovery.

New York City

Politics

The positions Eric Adams hasn’t filled yet

The New York City mayor has been busy making appointments, but he’s still got a long way to go.

New York State

Politics

It’s official: One-party rule by New York Democrats is not going anywhere

New lines for the state Senate and Assembly allow the legislative supermajorities to protect themselves for the next decade.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Can Bitcoin mining become a campaign issue?

Jumaane Williams is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to put a stop to proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.

Politics

Policy

Local lawmakers plead for federal help in New York’s gun violence crisis

Federal legislation, funding and coordination are part of a range of proposals to stop the flow of illegal guns into New York.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Why it’s time to pass the Adult Survivors Act

Passage of the legislation will show how serious policymakers, post Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Politics

Politics

Republicans rage over tough congressional redistricting

The GOP is crying foul on new congressional lines, but their chances of getting them overturned are close to zero.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Commentary: The value of transactional friendships

A retired nonprofit leader reflects on professional relationship building, before and during the social isolation created by COVID-19.