New York State
Policy
Takeaways from New York’s (competing!) redistricting draft maps
Failing to find common ground, the Independent Redistricting Commission released different plans along partisan lines.
Housing
Policy
How do you make underground apartments safer? Many legislators and housing advocates say legalize them.
Though recent events have thrust the issue to the forefront, advocates have been working on the issue of expanding cellar and basement housing units for decades.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
What Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas saw at Rikers
Queens legislators are calling on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Gov. Kathy Hochul and prosecutors to take immediate steps to address overcrowding on Rikers Island.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Not vaccinating all eligible NYC students against COVID-19 is a risky bet
The mayor needs to create a safe place for children to learn.
New York State
Politics
Hochul sets new agenda for abortion rights in NY
It includes an education campaign, but no additional legislation yet.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Andrew Giuliani is banking on name recognition in a long shot run for governor
The former mayor’s son may have worked for Trump, but that might not be enough for GOP voters.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The NYC public school COVID-19 vaccine mandates
And why some city teachers unions have been pushing back.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The Agriculture Power 50
The New Yorkers cultivating the state’s thriving farming and agricultural sectors.
New York State
Policy
Industrial hemp promises sustainable solutions for New York, but will anyone buy in?
The industry in its “innovation stage” is eyeing Gov. Kathy Hochul for support.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Cornell’s ag program solves farmers’ toughest problems
The leading research institution also helps with workforce development and technological issues.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYC’s emergency management commissioner is planning for the next storm
John Scrivani talks about 9/11, the recent floods and the threat that keeps him up at night.
New York State
Politics
Backlash grows over Hochul DFS nominee
Some progressives say Adrienne Harris is too cozy with the industries she would oversee as superintendent of the Department of Financial Services.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How Tuesday’s Children continues to support victims of 9/11
The organization’s executive director, Terry Sears, spoke with NYN Media about the nonprofit’s trajectory over the past 20 years and how it has expanded its mission.
New York State
Politics
How Brian Benjamin will be tested as lieutenant governor
Kathy Hochul outlined an expansive portfolio for her newly sworn-in number two.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Will Kathy Hochul support a carbon tax?
Getting behind an effort that fell short last session could change the climate game in New York.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Does Alphonso David have a case?
After being ousted from the Human Rights Campaign, David has threatened the organization’s board with a “legal challenge,” but does he have a shot at a successful suit?
New York City
Politics