Nonprofits
NYN Media
Juan Jose Escalante named Executive Director of National Dance Institute
Juan José Escalante talks to NYN media about his journey in the arts, what brought him to the National Dance Institute and what he’s excited about in his new role.
New York City
Politics
New York City Council doles out committee assignments
Adrienne Adams’ allies secured top roles on land use and finance.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A budget fight over Clean Slate begins
The governor expressed support for the bill but introduced her own version with a major change.
New York State
Politics
Letitia James drops ‘final’ edition of Cuomo tapes
The state attorney general released a trove of videos, transcripts and other materials from her sexual harassment probe of the ex-governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Is there still a universe where Tom Suozzi stands a chance against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2022 primary?
The Long Island moderate is struggling to match the incumbent’s endorsements, poll numbers and campaign war chest.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
From movement leader to executive director
Haydee Morales talks to NYN Media about her journey from reproductive justice advocacy to heading Casita Maria, an arts-based program for Bronx youth.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul’s chapter amendments could undermine new birth center law
A rift grew among birth advocates as progressive legislators asked them to compromise with the governor – or risk a veto.
Housing
Policy
Hochul proposes 421-a 2.0
The governor said she would replace the controversial tax abatement with something better, but its bones are the same
Technology
Policy
Adams orders consolidation of city tech agencies under one authority
Reorganization seems to answer the calls of civic technologists looking for more efficiency.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who are Kathy Hochul’s big donors?
The governor reported a stunning $22 million in campaign donations in five months.
New York City
Politics
What’s next for Bill de Blasio?
It’s pretty much time that the former New York City mayor update his LinkedIn page.
News & Politics
Politics
The people making money off ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Attorneys, PR pros and others have gotten more than $2 million in payments from his campaign account in recent months.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Rolling back Raise the Age isn’t the answer
Lawmakers can’t pursue strategies that dilute effective reforms and fail to get at the root causes of violence through short-sighted legislative roll-backs.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
From Rikers to Albany – Eddie Gibbs wants to be the first ex-offender Assembly member
A Q&A with the legislative candidate who served prison time three decades ago.
Budget
Policy
What does Hochul’s budget do for New York City?
The governor’s first proposed budget would extend mayoral control of New York City schools for four years.
Budget
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $216.3 billion state budget
The unexpected incumbent is offering fiscal details on the policy plans included in her State of the State address.
Budget
Policy
The New York executive budget by the numbers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her first budget proposal.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who are the Democrats running for New York governor in 2022?
Some political notables have better chances than others at beating incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2022 Political PR Power 50
The communications pros winning elections and burnishing reputations across New York.
Politics