Policy
Policy
What’s on the state Legislature’s 2022 gambling agenda?
In a Q&A, Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow discusses mobile sports betting and new downstate casinos.
Ask the Experts
Policy
How New York City can improve bathroom access
Everyone does it, but the city doesn’t make it easy.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
City Council speaker candidates know what they want to fix
And more coverage of New York elections.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Corey Johnson’s shadow looms over the speaker race
As the outgoing speaker reflects on his legacy, candidates don’t hesitate to criticize his tenure.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Now is the time to push for arts in schools
With uncertain times because of COVID-19, music, art and theater can help students make sense of this ambiguity and invites them to explore new knowledge.
Health Care
Policy
Is it finally, finally the year for the New York Health Act?
Single-payer health care’s biggest champion, Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, will retire after the 2022 legislative session.
New York City
Breaking News
Politics
Eric Adams picks Nassau County Detectives Chief Keechant Sewell as NYPD commissioner
Sewell will become the first woman to hold the post in the department’s 176-year history.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Real Talk: NYC Deputy Comptroller for Contracts and Procurement on what’s ahead for nonprofits
Lisa Flores talks to NYMedia about the process that’s hindered organizations doing business with the city and the opportunities to improve it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Democrats (not) running for New York attorney general
With Letitia James’ reentry, this race is getting less and less competitive.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams, Francisco Moya both declare victory in the council speaker race – which is impossible
Confusion reigned Tuesday, as both candidates said they would win.
Health Care
Policy
Supreme Court denies challenge to New York vaccine mandate for health care workers
Lawyers for the plaintiffs have vowed to continue fighting the ruling.
New York State
Politics
Former Gov. Cuomo ordered to hand over millions made off of pandemic book
A state ethics panel voted Tuesday that Cuomo must turn the money in to the state Attorney General’s office within 30 days.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The not-so-shortlist to replace Assembly Member Richard Gottfried
At least eight candidates are in the mix to replace the longest serving legislator in state history – just one day after he announced his retirement.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Republicans Eric Adams should have in his administration
Here are the power players the GOP-friendly Mayor-elect should consider to ensure he’s got political diversity at City Hall.
New York State
Politics
Assembly Member Richard Gottfried announces retirement
The Manhattan Democrat has served longer than any other state lawmaker in history.
Personality
Personality
Huge ‘Vax Daddy’ Ma explains how he will hack the New York Assembly
The coder details how his legislative campaign might help Queens just like his celebrated website helped New Yorkers book vaccine appointments.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: A better way of keeping kids safe
Families and their children thrive through financial assistance, not when the government resorts to policing them.
New York State
Politics
Local Republican leaders say they won’t enforce Hochul’s mask mandate
The backlash follows some right-wing-fueled confusion about the rule, which took effect on Monday.
New York City
Politics