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.

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 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

Eric Adams wants to “Get Stuff Done.” What stuff?

A close look at the core objectives among his endless policy ideas, as the mayor-elect enters his first year in office.