New York State

Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon

The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

The core problem

How New York City can eliminate fraud and self dealing practices in the nonprofit sector.

New York State

Politics

Which Cuomo loyalists were booted from office – and which ones remain?

During Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first 45 days in office, she promised to remove the former governor’s allies from state government.

Politics

Politics

Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs

The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.

Transportation

Policy

We watched 18 hours of congestion pricing hearings so you don’t have to

Public speakers had concerns about charging too much, but much public testimony landed in the tolling program’s favor.

Policy

Policy

How NYC’s right to shelter mandate works

Over the past four decades, this consent decree has helped secure temporary housing for thousands of homeless New Yorkers in need – but is it making for sustainable solutions?

Nonprofits

NYN Media

How NYC’s right to shelter mandate works

Over the past four decades this consent decree has helped secure temporary housing for thousands of New Yorkers in need – but is it making the homeless crisis worse?

Politics

Politics

State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again

The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

Justin Brannan is running for speaker, did you hear?

The son of Bay Ridge has laid the foundation for a competitive campaign for City Council speaker.

Nonprofits

Policy

What’s the deal with CORE Services Group?

The city’s biggest homeless services operator has been involved in some shady business dealings, according to a new report from The New York Times.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

For Assembly Member Kenny Burgos, what happens at Rikers is personal

The Bronxite represents the district that includes the jail complex and chairs the Committee on Reentry and Transitional Services.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Jay Jacobs backs Hochul after giving Cuomo a “heads-up”

The state Democratic Party chair throws his support behind the governor to discourage primary challengers.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

What’s the deal with CORE Services Group?

The city’s biggest homeless operator has been involved in some shady business dealings, according to a new report from The New York Times.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November

A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.

New York City

Power Lists

The Manhattan Power 100 2021

The local leaders who are positioning the borough for another rebound.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Wait a second, is Curtis Sliwa making sense?

As a Never Trumper running against a former cop, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor isn’t finding many allies.

Criminal Justice

Policy

How the population at Rikers Island can be reduced now

Here are the avenues Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio can immediately pursue to release more inmates, according to lawmakers and advocates.