Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The window of opportunity for action on AI is closing
We can’t let Congress prevent state and local governments from protecting as many Americans as possible from risky AI development.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The weird public advocate race between Jumaane Williams and Jenifer Rajkumar
Original cartoons and polling intrigue abound.
Policy
Policy
Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal compared the Zyn rewards system to loyalty programs for cigarette brands.
LGBTQ+
Opinion
Opinion: The queer community has everything at stake in this election
It’s time for the candidates - and our community - to show up.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Will Hochul’s ‘Show me the money’ moment pay off?
The governor will be sending the state’s first distribution of “inflation refund” checks to 8.2 million households.
New York City
Politics
Democrat Sam Sutton wins special Senate election in southern Brooklyn
Republicans failed to flip the 22nd state Senate district.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
GOP looks to flip a southern Brooklyn Senate seat
The special election to replace Simcha Felder, a former state senator now serving in the New York City Council, pits two Jewish community leaders against each other.
Personality
Personality
Senate celebrates Star Wars Day two weeks late
Lightsabers and stormtroopers made the state Senate feel more like the Galactic Senate.
News & Politics
Politics
Is Hochul vs. Stefanik in New York’s future?
A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A different kind of political marriage
The 5BORO Institute will join with venerable good government group Citizens Union. Can this combined civic organization help clean up city government while advancing smart public policy?
50 Over 50 Alumni
Policy
City & State 50 over 50 alumni on dedication to public service
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago spoke at an event celebrating them and others for their more than half-a-century of making a difference.
Personality
Personality
Marina Marcou-O’Malley wins City & State 2025 budget poll
The co-executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education correctly predicted the budget would be finished on the night of May 8.
New York City
Politics
New pro-Brannan IE has ties to Coney Island casino proposal, former GOP candidate
The southern Brooklyn council member and comptroller candidate represents the site where Thor Equities wants to build the casino.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Understanding and facilitating life beyond the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
An interview with Lani Santo, CEO of Footsteps.
New York City
Politics
Tenant, real estate groups team up against rent hike for some voucher recipients
Advocacy groups are launching a coalition and letter-writing campaign to oppose the Adams administration’s proposal.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Letitia James backs Harvey Epstein in lower Manhattan council district
The state attorney general has only gotten involved in a couple of council races so far.
Kathy Hochul
Politics