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.

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.

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.

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.