Nonprofits
NYN Media
Policing experts laud New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ plan to bring back beat cops
The success of the program will require a modern take on a job seen as a relic of the past.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The balancing act looming over incoming NYPD head Keechant Sewell
Sewell could have to answer to two New York City Police Department veterans: Mayor-elect Eric Adams and his rumored pick for deputy mayor of public safety, Philip Banks III.
Health Care
Policy
Omicron breakthrough cases becoming more prevalent
Gov. Kathy Hochul is emphasizing booster shots as new science highlights how the coronavirus variant evades vaccines.
Politics
Politics
Lawmakers to Hochul: Expand public renewable power
Over 50 state legislators sent a letter to the governor asking she include legislation to expand NYPA’s operations in her budget.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams taps Las Vegas Public Safety Chief to lead NYC jails
Louis Molina previously worked for the New York City Police Department and the city’s Department of Correction.
New York City
Politics
Policing experts laud New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ plan to bring back beat cops
The success of the program will require a modern take on a job seen as a relic of the past.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Helping the elderly emerge from social isolation exacerbated by COVID-19
Meredith Levine, senior director at the Jewish Association Serving the Aging, discusses how a new chat program is helping older persons not feel alone during the pandemic.
New York City
Politics
SoHo/NoHo rezoning, gas ban and more passed by City Council
At the last stated meeting of the year, the New York City Council passed several major bills. Here’s the rundown.
Health Care
Policy
New York City expands COVID-19 vaccine mandate to all private employers
The new requirement will take effect Dec. 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.
Policy
Policy
What’s on the state Legislature’s 2022 gambling agenda?
In a Q&A, Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow discusses mobile sports betting and new downstate casinos.
Ask the Experts
Policy
How New York City can improve bathroom access
Everyone does it, but the city doesn’t make it easy.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
City Council speaker candidates know what they want to fix
And more coverage of New York elections.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Corey Johnson’s shadow looms over the speaker race
As the outgoing speaker reflects on his legacy, candidates don’t hesitate to criticize his tenure.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Now is the time to push for arts in schools
With uncertain times because of COVID-19, music, art and theater can help students make sense of this ambiguity and invites them to explore new knowledge.
Health Care
Policy
Is it finally, finally the year for the New York Health Act?
Single-payer health care’s biggest champion, Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, will retire after the 2022 legislative session.
New York City
Breaking News
Politics
Eric Adams picks Nassau County Detectives Chief Keechant Sewell as NYPD commissioner
Sewell will become the first woman to hold the post in the department’s 176-year history.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Real Talk: NYC Deputy Comptroller for Contracts and Procurement on what’s ahead for nonprofits
Lisa Flores talks to NYMedia about the process that’s hindered organizations doing business with the city and the opportunities to improve it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Democrats (not) running for New York attorney general
With Letitia James’ reentry, this race is getting less and less competitive.
New York City
Politics