Heard Around Town
Politics
Cuomo donated to Inez Dickens' reelection – but until we asked, she didn’t report it
The Harlem Assembly Member publicly defended the former governor amid accusations of sexual harassment last year
Policy
Policy
Critics say New York’s new gun control law will fuel mass incarceration
When the old law was ruled unconstitutional, public defenders had hoped that the Legislature could craft a better law.
Nonprofits
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The equitable dilemma of NYC’s potholes
How are potholes linked to equity? New York City is a prime example of how they are.
Gun Control
Policy
Eric Adams, along with mayors of 14 other cities, announce plans to target manufacturers of guns used in crimes
Possible legal action may come against the top five producers of firearms used for illegal activities.
Education
Policy
NYC City Council, mayor’s office negotiate possible deal to shift around $250 million to school budgets
The deal follows intense backlash to budget cuts and public outcry.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Aside from Claudia Tenney, New York reps vote to codify same-sex marriage rights
Forty-seven GOP lawmakers voted to recognize marriage equality, including all but one New York Republican.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofits receive $50,000 awards to promote digital equity
The Siegel Family Endowment awarded grants to five organizations after New York City’s Internet Master Plan was paused in June.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Foster kids need more educational help now
New York City has fully funded its Fair Futures program, but must still include tutoring in addition to coaching
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Eric Adams raises nearly $1 million for reelection – but more from outside New York City than within
Speaker Adrienne Adams also had a good fundraising period.
New York City
Policy
NYC homeless advocates cast doubt on Eric Adams’ claims that ‘2,800 asylum seekers’ have entered shelters
Advocates accused the mayor of using asylum seekers and the federal government as scapegoats for the failures of his own housing policies.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bill de Blasio ends congressional campaign for NY-10
A couple of discouraging polls preceded the former mayor’s exit from the crowded, high-profile race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jones swore off Goldman Sachs’ money – but took donations from its top lobbyists
A look at fundraising in the 10th Congressional district, where Mondaire Jones has more money than de Blasio, Goldman and the rest of his opponents combined.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Could NYCHA really fall into private hands?
Officials supporting a new public housing trust to fund billions in repairs say no, but the law says yes.
Policy
Policy
Monkeypox cases nearly double as NYC continues to plead for more vaccine doses
The city administered 4,000 vaccine doses on Sunday across three newly opened mass vaccination sites.
Education
Policy
New York City Council members apologize for school budget vote
Progressive council members expressed regret on Monday for signing off on $215 million in cuts to schools in the fiscal year 2023 budget.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Yuh-Line Niou, Carlina Rivera lead 10th Congressional District poll by Working Families Party and Niou’s campaign
Bill de Blasio is barely a factor in the latest poll on the competitive open seat.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Carolyn Maloney loans her campaign nearly $1 million in the race for the 12th Congressional District
Maloney has more money to spend than Jerry Nadler and Suraj Patel combined ahead of the Aug. 23 Democratic primary.
Homelessness
Policy