Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Francisco Moya’s making moves in the NYC Council speaker race
A top tier has emerged in the contest, and phones are ringing off the hook.
Politics
Politics
Five key takeaways from the new Siena College poll
Voters have mixed thoughts about 2022 gubernatorial candidates and what elected leaders should be focused on next year.
Policy
Policy
Good cause eviction has momentum leading into 2022
Coming off of local successes, housing advocates are hoping to score a major statewide tenant protection victory.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Criminal justice reformers want to go beyond bail
While Republicans ran and won on fears over crime, Democrats are set to push parole and sentencing changes next year.
Housing
Policy
Gov. Hochul announces new financial assistance program for homeowners
New York is the first state in the country to receive the federal funding.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York legislators call on other states to expand abortion rights
Elected officials continue to show support for abortion rights in New York amidst attacks in other states
Politics
Politics
Max Rose announces he’s running to reclaim his congressional seat
Rose would face Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in the 2022 November election for New York’s 11th District.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Will New York Democrats push a progressive climate agenda this session?
The state needs to wean itself off fossil fuels, but lawmakers disagree about how – and how quickly – to do that.
New York State
Politics
With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math
The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Sex education initiatives stalled during COVID-19
Reproductive health education in schools have been challenging but efforts have been moved online
New York City
Politics
Who’s on Eric Adams’ Transition Committee?
New York City’s Mayor-elect has identified more than 700 people who will serve on his mayoral transition committees, and that’s just a start.
Health Care
Policy
How will NY schools handle omicron?
Gov. Kathy Hochul said remote learning is not on the table for now.
Health Care
Policy
Five omicron cases detected in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the discoveries on Thursday evening.
Politics
Congeniality wins out at NYC Council Speaker race debate
Council Member Diana Ayala pushed aside political niceties in favor of compliments at a candidates forum Thursday, reminding all what it takes to do the job – earning trust.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York State Attorney General Letitia James files amicus brief to protect Title X funding
New York State Attorney General fights for reproductive health care once more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 New York City general election results
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York, and Republicans did better than expected.
Politics
Politics