New York State

Policy

Hochul wants to force more people with mental illness to get treatment

The governor included a major change to Kendra’s Law alongside a proposed rollback of bail reform in her new public safety plan.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

DiNapoli: New York City and state’s recovery is falling behind

State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office has been tracking the pandemic’s impact on a variety of key sectors.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Citymeals On Wheels raises over $960K at 24th annual “Sunday Supper”

The event’s proceeds will go towards preparing and delivering more than 120,000 meals to New York City’s homebound elderly.

Politics

Politics

Andrew Cuomo has learned nothing about sexual harassment

The former governor still doesn’t seem overly familiar with harassment law in New York.

Policy

Policy

City employees are eyeing the exits as Adams insists on in-person work

The mayor has been adamant that workers come into their offices full time. But municipal employees looking for remote work flexibility warn of a morale crisis and service slowdowns.

New York State

Politics

Black and Latino faith leaders are key to any Cuomo comeback

The disgraced governor and his successor Gov. Kathy Hochul are battling for the endorsements of religious leaders.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Reading Partners receives $20 Million donation from MacKenzie Scott

The author’s gift will help the nonprofit literacy program continue in its mission to help underserved students achieve reading level.

Budget

Policy

Hochul prepares for the post-budget tango

Unlike her predecessor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has left the door open to passing items from her agenda outside the budget.

New York City

Politics

Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?

The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: VA hospitals are not so easily replaced

A Biden administration plan would shut down the VA hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn in favor of using other health care providers.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

New York Junior League raises over $660K

The league’s first in-person Winter Ball since the start of the coronavirus pandemic turned out to be its biggest ever.

New York City

Politics

Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement

They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.