New York City
Politics
Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback
The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.
Budget
Policy
To-go cocktails apparently spiked in budget process
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is willing to wait on legalizing to-go alcohol sales following opposition from state lawmakers.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New York’s power companies want to expand the meaning of ‘zero emissions’
The power industry is pushing a pair of proposals to state legislators and regulators that have attracted little notice, but could shift the course of the state's climate action.
New York State
Politics
Hochul celebrates New York meeting its 2021 MWBE goal
The governor wants $11 million to clear the certification backlog to meet its target again this year.
New York City
Politics
NYC awarded less than 4% of contracts to minority- and women-owned business
Last year was a slow year for MWBEs, and Mayor Eric Adams said he wants to grow the program.
Political Personalities with Skye
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Max Rose and the race for his seat back in Congress
Meet his two-year-old son Miles who loves pizza.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams has lower approval ratings than three of four previous NYC mayors: poll
A Marist poll found that Adams is just one of two mayors since 1990 to be rated “excellent or good” at the start of their tenures by less than 50% of surveyed voters.
Budget
Policy
What Albany Democrats want from Kathy Hochul in the new state budget
One-house budget resolutions highlight legislators’ demands for more social spending ahead of the April 1 budget deadline.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Eric Adams might need someone to serve as a check. Is that Brad Lander?
The swagless dad from Park Slope is the city’s most powerful progressive.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Rising gun violence and shocking crimes require sober analysis, not knee-jerk responses
We need to invest in making New Yorkers safe, but failed punitive policies, like reinstating cash bail for low level offenses, are not the answer.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022?
The race appears up in the air with months to go before the June primary.
New York City
Politics
Frank Carone has not been canceled (yet)
City Council members have been willing allies, tweeting meetings with Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff.
Politics
Politics
New poll has rosy numbers for Cuomo
The former governor was just about tied with Gov. Kathy Hochul when voters were asked who they would choose in 2022.
Politics
Politics
Anthony Andrews is challenging Assembly Member Vivian Cook – backed by her supporters’ money
WFP-backed Andrews has a massive cash advantage over the 84-year old incumbent.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Marijuana trade association for Latino New Yorkers officially formed
Association presidents hope to build generational wealth within growing market
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