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.
Political Personalities with Skye
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Supervisor Jennifer DeSena gives us an insider view into Town government
Meet her husband, "first dude," and her dog!
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.
Political Personalities with Skye
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Nassau County legislator Josh Lafazan and his hobbies
Serving in elected office since 18, Josh doesn't have much time for fun...
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Working Families Party announces Ana María Archila as Lt. Gov. candidate
Archila is best known for her viral confrontation of Sen. Jeff Flake in a Capitol elevator in 2018.
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 City
Politics
The 2022 New York City Power 100: The rise and fall of political players
Who made the biggest moves on this year’s list?
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