News & Politics
Politics
A guide to the federal government’s numerous legal fights with NY
Since returning to power, the Trump administration has taken legal action against the state’s policies related to immigration, transit and other issues.
Cannabis
Policy
OCM informs cannabis dispensaries they must relocate further away from schools
The state Office of Cannabis Management previously granted licenses to the dispensaries because it miscalculated how near they were to local schools.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Are we really talking about redistricting again?!
Despite what you may hear, a mid-decade redistricting in New York is both very difficult and very unlikely.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How nonprofits will shoulder burden of Trump megabill
Organizations are braced for cuts to Medicaid and SNAP on vulnerable populations.
Publisher's Section
Power Lists
The 2025 Long Island Trailblazers
The innovative leaders of Suffolk and Nassau counties.
Personality
Personality
Bruce Blakeman, once a rising star, has been reborn in the MAGA mold
He spent over a decade in the political wilderness until his shrewd embrace of Donald Trump led to a second act on the national stage.
Opinion
Politics
Opinion: Mamdani’s test on policing
Whistleblowers show the NYPD won’t fix itself. What should the next mayor do?
Immigration
Politics
Trump sanctuary city lawsuit highlights tension between Eric Adams and City Council on immigration
The lawsuit favorably quotes the mayor, while condemning city policies that bar cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Eric Adams
Policy
When has Eric Adams opposed Donald Trump?
The mayor has repeatedly said he wants to work with the Trump administration, not “war with” them. But he has still been at odds with the feds on multiple occasions since January.
Events
Policy
Prioritizing New York’s older adults
At City and State’s Aging summit, advocates weighed in on financial and food insecurity among older adults and the caregiving crisis.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
At City Hall, Randy Mastro is in charge
Roughly 100 days in, the first deputy mayor has torpedoed projects, tried to put ICE back on Rikers Island and strong-armed City Council members into an actually somewhat functional relationship.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: It’s time for New York to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers
We have the chance to show President Donald Trump what pro-worker leadership really looks like.
Personality
Personality
The many times Mike Lawler talked about being governor
Lawler stoked the rumor mill for over a year but ultimately decided not to run for governor.
Transportation
Politics
MTA’s Metro-North Penn Station Access Project snags another delay
Four new stations slated for the Bronx won’t be completed until at least 2028.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Zohran Mamdani, socialist menace?
Nearly a century ago, another socialist was elected NYC mayor. He did a pretty good job.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former SDNY U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon joins the Manhattan Institute
It’s a quieter path for the former federal prosecutor who resigned in protest.
New York State
Politics
Jessica González-Rojas launches state Senate campaign with high-profile endorsements
She is challenging state Sen. Jessica Ramos, whose decision to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo upset her progressive supporters.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Halted 34th Street busway proposal deserves reconsideration
Like 14th Street proved, these redesigned thoroughfares increase ridership speed and improve safety.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality