New York State

Policy

New York prepares for Ukrainian refugees

Advocates and lawmakers are calling for temporary protected status for Ukrainian nationals who are currently in New York, along with additional funding for refugee services.

Education

Policy

David Banks lays out vision for expanding remote learning

The New York City schools chancellor also spoke about prioritizing literacy, expanding career training and eliminating waste in a wide-ranging address.

Policy

Policy

State Senate passes protections for victims of sexual harassment

The bills include language to close loopholes that protect public employers from lawsuits and extend statute of limitations for reporting violations.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

$20 million gifted to St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children

The multimillion-dollar gift from board member Cindy Johnson will help to alleviate pandemic-related financial challenges, as well as help further support children with medically complex conditions.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Petitioning kicks off, with pandemic-era signature requirements gone.

Hundreds of political candidates across the state have begun collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot in June primary elections.

Health Care

Policy

Is New York City ready to relax COVID-19 safety measures?

As New York City eases some of its COVID-19 protection measures, health experts and lawmakers look to prepare for future waves.

New York State

Politics

NY GOP officially backs Zeldin for governor in 2022

Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin has long been considered the front-runner, but opponents promise a serious primary.

New York State

Politics

A 2022 referendum on the leadership of Nick Langworthy

The state GOP chair has repeatedly vowed to elect a Republican as New York governor despite the odds.

New York State

Politics

What makes New York vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks?

The federal government has urged local governments and private businesses across the country to step up cybersecurity measures.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Advocates press on for population reduction at Rikers

Formerly incarcerated activists and advocates call for the release of detainees

New York State

Politics

George Pataki reemerges at the state GOP convention

The former governor is not running for his old job, but he offers Republicans hope of winning their first statewide race since he ruled the Second Floor.

New York State

Politics

At convention, NY GOP awkwardly backs both Trump and Ukraine

Party Chair Nick Langworthy likened Ukraine’s civilian resistance to the GOP’s struggle, while he invoked a Putin-friendly former president.

New York State

Politics

Long Island takes center stage at GOP state convention

The GOP playbook this fall depends on replicating their 2021 success in races in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Personality

Personality

State Senate candidate Iwen Chu on what Asian representation means for District 27

The South Brooklyn district is newly drawn with a plurality of Asian American voters. Chu says she’s got the perspective to represent them.

Policy

Policy

A new City Council eyes its first budget

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is following through on a promise of fiscal discipline, but cuts are never easy. And he needs the City Council on board.