Abortion
Policy
Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access
As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Meet the Fresh Air Fund’s new CEO
Lisa Gitelson sits down with NYN to discuss her passion for childhood welfare advocacy and what she hopes to accomplish helming the renowned nonprofit.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Ruben Diaz Jr. is getting in the lobbying game
The former Bronx BP has been hired by Actum, but also has his own firm with clients.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Death of Rikers inmate comes as Adams faces growing concern over jail plan
The New York City mayor was criticized on Friday for visiting the jail without meeting inmates. A day later, one died.
Politics
Politics
Adams returning $800,000 to donors after canceling inauguration event
Big time donors like Steve Cohen, Dan Loeb, are getting their money back from the mayor.
Education
Policy
Eric Adams expresses confidence that Albany will extend mayoral control of schools
“We are excited about the energy we are receiving from Albany,” the mayor said Monday.
Abortion
Policy
Letitia James backs proposed abortion care grant program
New legislation would enable the state to give more funds to abortion providers to expand access in the aftermath of the expected Roe v. Wade reversal.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Which Democrats are running for lieutenant governor?
A multi-candidate field is taking shape ahead of the June primary election.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Hispanic Federation raises over $3 million dollars in record-breaking fundraiser
The funds raised will go towards supporting COVID-19 relief and programming efforts.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: The silent suffering of Asian women
COVID-19 and hate attacks have taken a disproportionate toll on the mental health of Asian women in New York, and it may get worse.
Policy
Policy
State’s first chief disability officer tackles post-COVID-19 priorities
Kimberly Hill’s priorities are tackling employment and housing for New Yorkers with disabilities after the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to advocates.
News & Politics
Politics
New York’s once-booming oil industry and the risky wells it left behind
Western New York towns were built around oil production. Now, they’re grappling with the remnants of a declining industry.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Serving as NYC’s doctor while meeting Eric Adams’ expectations
Ashwin Vasan walks a fine line between sound public health policy and “getting stuff done.”
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Leave Delgado’s ethnicity alone
Debating what a person thinks about their own ethnic background is offensive.
News & Politics
Politics
Political insiders unimpressed with both Hochul and Adams: Poll
Respondents to a City & State/Honan Strategy Group Poll also think Hochul will win reelection – but it’ll be close.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The silent suffering of Asian women
COVID-19 and hate attacks have taken a disproportionate toll on the mental health of Asian women in New York, and it may get worse.
Policy
COVID-19 numbers ticking up in New York
The state’s positivity rate has steadily climbed since early March, when the omicron BA.2 subvariant was detected.
New York State
Policy
Special master hears arguments in redistricting case
Lawyers for the GOP-backed plaintiffs in the case, along with attorneys for Democratic state leaders, attacked each other’s proposed maps in the Friday hearing.
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