Nonprofits
NYN Media
Creating broadband access for NYCHA residents that’s essentially free
Internet service for public housing residents would be covered in part by a federal subsidy.
Personality
Personality
City & State’s long shot suggestions for New York City casinos
A board will eventually decide where to place three downstate gambling sites, but we’re not waiting for them.
New York City
Policy
City Council passes revised pay transparency bill in response to business leaders’ lobbying
The amended legislation delayed the implementation of a law designed to tackle pay inequity but kept its major provisions intact.
New York City
Policy
What to know about NYC’s B-HEARD mental health crisis response teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Robert Zimmerman says he never endorsed an IDC member – but he donated to Jeff Klein three times
The Long Island Democratic congressional candidate also hosted a 2014 fundraiser for a state Senate Republican.
New York State
Politics
Who is the man tasked with redrawing New York’s new district lines?
After the courts threw out gerrymandered maps, redistricting expert Jonathan Cervas will come up with new ones.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: How to get rid of “mindset gremlins” to increase sustainability
Assumptions, fears, insecurities, and thought traps that can undermine our decision-making, leadership, and sustainability.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Creating broadband access for NYCHA residents that’s essentially free
Internet service for public housing residents would be covered in part by a federal subsidy.
Policy
Policy
Can New York court and regulate the crypto industry at the same time?
Some state lawmakers are making enemies in the cryptocurrency industry as Eric Adams tries to woo it.
New York State
Politics
The courts tossed new district maps. Now what?
New York’s 2022 primaries are about to get very messy.
New York State
Policy
Court of Appeals throws out New York redistricting maps
Congressional and state Senate lines will need to be redrawn, the state’s highest court ruled.
New York State
Politics
Hochul wants to replace Brian Benjamin on the ballot. Will the Legislature let her?
Time is running out for the Legislature to approve a bill that would get Brian Benjamin off the primary ballot.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofits discuss community-based solutions to hatred
An event hosted by the Queens Jewish Community Council, Stand With Us and the Jewish Community Relations Council focused on recent hate crimes directed at Jewish and Asian Americans.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Tulsa-fication of New York and the rest of America
How the 1921 massacre and destruction of the Greenwood community created the paradigm for the current system of mass incarceration and institutionalized economic exclusion and generational poverty of Black and Brown communities.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A: The Black Car Fund’s push to secure benefits for drivers
The nonprofit wants legislation renewed that added dental exams, cleanings and vision coverage for its members.
Politics
Eric Adams speaks to the haters
The mayor’s executive budget address assuaged his critics with new funding for their initiatives.
Policy
Policy
State Senate (again) unanimously approves the Adult Survivors Act
It now awaits action in the Assembly, where it fizzled last year.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams’ new budget proposal, by the numbers
The mayor’s updated plan comes with a slightly larger price tag and some concessions to the City Council.
Budget
Policy