Interviews & Profiles

Personality

James Whelan wants to start converting commercial real estate into housing ASAP

The Real Estate Board of New York President discussed repurposing hotels and other properties left vacant by the pandemic.

Politics

Politics

How Andrew Cuomo could help Tom Suozzi become governor

The Long Island Democrat could gain an edge in the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary by mobilizing supporters of the state’s fallen top executive.

Politics

Politics

Cuomo accusers celebrate release of Karen Hinton’s memoir

Charlotte Bennett and Lindsey Boylan attended a party Wednesday night to mark the book launch.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Organizations push for midwifery birth center bill passage

Gov. Hochul is being urged to sign legislation that targets racial disparities in maternal mortality rates

New York City

Politics

Progressive groups say GOP members shouldn’t choose the NYC Council speaker

The new five member Republican caucus is expected to be influential in the vote – and possibly decisive. Ten organizations want to prevent that.

Technology

Policy

5 ways Eric Adams could revamp how NYC uses tech

Adams has championed New York City as a home for tech companies. Can he make his own city’s technology work?

Health Care

Policy

Hundreds of NYC correction workers have not been vaccinated

The deadline for all Department of Correction staffers to receive a COVID-19 shot was Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

NYC Council speaker candidates say enough forums

In a letter signed by almost all the contenders, speaker hopefuls said they would participate in only two more panels before votes are cast.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: NYN Media kicks off reimagining with new advisory board

The go-to resource for non-profits in New York now has a panel of professionals to help guide its content amid other exciting changes.

Politics

Politics

Is Chris Cuomo doomed?

A women’s advocacy group joined the chorus of lawmakers and Cuomo accusers calling for the network to oust the veteran anchor after he tried to help downplay sexual harassment claims against his brother.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul, de Blasio urge masks indoors amid concerns over omicron variant

The New York City Department of Health issued an advisory on Monday encouraging all businesses to require masks indoors.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Editor’s Note: NYN Media kicks off reimagining with new advisory board

The go-to resource for non-profits in New York now has a panel of professionals to help guide its content amid other exciting changes.

Politics

Politics

Ex-Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa details efforts to combat Cuomo’s unraveling

DeRosa’s account of her time in the executive chamber was made public on Monday after state Attorney General Letitia James’ office released a transcript of her eight-hour interview with investigators.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Thinking big about a Latino recovery plan

After this year’s return to Somos, here’s how New York City policymakers and Mayor-elect Eric Adams can address the pressing needs of the city’s Hispanic population.

Labor

Policy

Tension builds within the UFT over reducing class sizes

A new coalition within the union dubbed United for Change won a vote to force a referendum on the issue, signaling a growing divide.

Health Care

Policy

Will Hochul reinstate COVID-19 restrictions?

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would put COVID-19 restrictions back into place if the state’s cases keep increasing but there’s been little talk about when that would happen.