Campaign Confidential
Politics
Carlina Rivera isn’t aligned with Eric Adams. Is that a problem?
The Somos conference is an opportunity for the progressive Latina to prove she’s the perfect fit for speaker.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Poll finds public support for educational standards in yeshivas
A new survey shows that regulating ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools is popular in New York.
Editor's Note
Opinion
New MTA map goes back to the future
A New York City “subway diagram” on a trial run resembles the much-maligned Massimo Vignelli modernist design from the 1970s.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s election-related ballot questions are stirring up some debate
Voters will decide whether to change the redistricting process again and whether to allow people to register to vote on Election Day among other questions.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The Robin Hood benefit is back
Sheila Kelly, the chief advancement officer at Robin Hood, spoke to NYN Media about the return of the in-person gala and what it hopes to achieve.
New York City
Politics
CCRB recommends discipline for cops at Black Lives Matter protests
New York City’s police watchdog has so far recommended disciplinary action for 65 officers accused of misconduct during last summer’s protests.
News & Politics
Politics
Tributes honor Colin Powell following retired general’s death
He was seen as an inspiration and “trailblazer” to many in New York’s political world.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Brian Benjamin on his first month in office
The lieutenant governor talks about his positive presence in Harlem, increasing diversity in state government and the missteps in his career.
Education
Policy
New York’s schools are getting an influx of funding. Parents want to make sure it’s spent responsibly.
Some parents say conversations about long-term planning have been derailed by short-term needs like how to safely get kids back in classrooms during a pandemic.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Hochul orders the relocation of over 200 incarcerated people
In an attempt to ease overcrowding at the Rikers Island jail complex amid its ongoing crisis, incarcerated women and trans-identified people are being transferred to state-run facilities.
Politics
Politics
Hochul sitting pretty in polling and Rikers inmates transferred
Rounding up the week’s political news.
NYPD
Politics
NYPD sex crimes division is still understaffed, council member says
Helen Rosenthal on what’s lacking within the unit where change is needed.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Making and taking space
The importance of making structural changes in organizations to support new leaders of color.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
David Imamura gives us the redistricting tea
No it’s not a failure that the Independent Redistricting Commission is divided along partisan lines or if the Legislature throws out the maps, he thanks you very much.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Albany gets some well-deserved love
The state capital was named the best place to live in New York by U.S. News & World Report.
Policy
Policy
The push to help New Yorkers age in place
The New York City Department for the Aging hopes to invest more in services that allow its aging population to avoid nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The Rikers Island crisis, explained
The New York City jail system has always faced criticism but staffing shortages, overcrowding and a high death toll have led to chaos on the island.
Heard Around Town
Personality