Nonprofits
NYN Media
From incarceration to advocating for at-risk youth
An interview with Kai Smith, executive director of Gang Diversion, Reentry and Absent Fathers Intervention Clinical Services.
New York City
Politics
Pro-housing PAC will spend at least $500k on City Council races
Twelve candidates, including half a dozen in competitive districts, have won the support of the Abundant New York PAC.
Policy
Policy
Big question marks for New York City’s hotel industry as migrant shelter era winds down
Hotels that had been financially distressed are losing a lucrative lifeline from the city.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams has some nicknames for his many opponents
The mayor’s Inner Circle show rebuttal featured a bit of bullying.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: It’s time to build Interborough Express – and quickly
Keeping up the positive momentum of congestion pricing will expand transportation options in the outer boroughs.
Health Care
Opinion
Opinion: Prevent a private equity takeover of doctor’s offices
An argument for protecting the Medicaid Quality Incentive Program
News & Politics
Politics
Josh Riley hauls in $759,000 in first quarter of 2025
The Endicott Democrat, who has not yet been challenged by the GOP, expects Republicans will run a candidate against him because they “put me on their top targets list.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Oops! Kristy Marmorato’s name misspelled on Bronx GOP petitions
The Republican council member had to scramble and collect corrected petitions on her own.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul, proud leader of New York Democrats, doesn’t care that Eric Adams ditched the party line
The governor made a point of noting that she would “always run as a Democrat if anybody’s wondering.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Dismiss the governor’s discovery proposals
Prosecutors’ concerns about unwarranted case dismissals may be reasonable, but the governor’s proposed changes to the discovery law are not.
Personality
Personality
Has the state Office of Cannabis Management begun to turn things around?
Acting Executive Director Felicia A. B. Reid talks about the progress that’s been made in the past year.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams’ survival strategy
The mayor throws a Hail Mary pass, and he does it with renewed swagger.
Education
Policy
State leaders agree to school cellphone ban as rest of budget remains in limbo
Legislative leaders and Gov. Kathy Hochul have settled on a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools, a top priority for the governor and the first budget item that appears settled
Heard Around Town
Politics
Scott Stringer is standing by to answer your text message
In a new campaign video, the mayoral candidate answers questions that voters texted to his ‘Sick and Tired’ hotline.
Taxes
Policy
Bill to limit taxpayer funding of Cuomo’s legal fees worries public sector unions
The STOP Act would apply to all public workers, not just elected officials like former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Politics
WFP on Andrew Cuomo in general elex: ‘Likelihood he earns the Party’s support is close to none.’
Campaign energy is shifting to the general election after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams said he’s running as an independent. The WFP could become a major player in November if they choose not to back the Democratic nominee.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Fixing the double standard that silences survivors of sexual abuse in prison
The Fair Access to Justice Act would let survivors bring lawsuits against the state even if they cannot remember the precise time, date and location of their abuse.
Personality
Personality