WFP vs the machine take two

The Working Families Party is running a candidate against the Democratic pick in a Brooklyn special election

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 23, 2022

Eric Adams faces growing controversy over appointees with anti-gay pasts

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Comptroller Brad Lander were the latest officials to publicly criticize the new hires.

• By Sara Dorn
• February 23, 2022

Republicans are backing a Brooklyn cop for lieutenant governor

NYPD Deputy Inspector Alison Esposito is running unopposed for the GOP nomination as the running mate to gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis and Zach Williams
• February 23, 2022

South Brooklyn Council Member Inna Vernikov shows us her martial arts skills

Don't miss Skye & Inna's FaceTime call with a guy they both dated.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• February 23, 2022

Opinion: Here’s what’s really holding back criminal justice reform

The absence of a clear mission over the past half-century has led to different plans, tensions and a lack of progress.

• By Tommy Safian
• February 23, 2022

Group aims to bring more BIPOC vendors to nonprofits

The New York State Equitable Economies coalition formed to help organizations invest in services provided by diverse contractors impacted during COVID-19.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• February 22, 2022

Andrew Cuomo’s political comeback still has a long way to go

New polling showed New Yorkers had a worse opinion of him than Donald Trump.

• By Zach Williams
• February 22, 2022

‘Real crisis’: Adams and Hochul announce cybersecurity defense program

State and city leaders unveil joint cybersecurity command center.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 22, 2022

Is Republican gubernatorial candidate Harry Wilson the Mike Bloomberg of 2022?

The deep-pocketed businessman’s past association with Democrats could prove that money can’t buy partisan love.

• By Zach Williams
• February 22, 2022

The 2022 New York State Labor Power 100

The local leaders waging battles on behalf of the state’s workers.

• By City & State
• February 22, 2022

Is this the year for gig workers in Albany?

We asked experts whether state lawmakers could expand the rights of ride-hailing and delivery drivers after falling short last year.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 22, 2022

New York’s new unionization movement

Starbucks, newsrooms and farms are some of the places where organizing is beginning to take hold.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 22, 2022

Tune in to hear George Latimer's beautiful singing voice

And learn how his upbringing influenced his political career.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• February 22, 2022

Nonprofit leader builds career on passion for literacy and volunteerism

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo and Jaylen Coaxum
• February 20, 2022

Adams’ first budget and Hochul’s first convention

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 19, 2022

35 New York Nonprofits Receive $6.6 million from The New York Community Trust

The New York Community Trust gifted 35 nonprofits a total of $6.6 million to alleviate the effects of the city’s worst job crisis in decades, as well as supporting key industries in need.

• By Jaylen Coaxum
• February 18, 2022

After ‘astonishing’ rollout, mobile betting in NY faces a budget season challenge

Gambling companies have indicated they will continue fighting for a lower tax rate.

• By Sara Dorn
• February 18, 2022

Adams and Hochul have a new plan to reduce homelessness on NYC subways

Elected officials want to bring in more cops, social service outreach and legal pressure.

• By Zach Williams
• February 18, 2022

Since he was a kid, New York City Council Member James Gennaro knew he wanted to make environmental policy

He studied geology in college.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• February 18, 2022

Legislation provides incentives to address nursing shortage in NYS

The “Respect Nurses” Act offers loan forgiveness, among other benefits, to encourage New Yorkers to pursue nursing careers.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• February 18, 2022