2024 presidential election

Politics

The fate of the state’s abandoned oil wells may depend on the presidential election

The next president could determine whether the state receives federal money to fix Western New York’s abandoned oil wells.

Cryptocurrency

Politics

What the presidential election could mean for cryptocurrency mining in New York

Donald Trump has promised to expand cryptocurrency mining. Kamala Harris hasn’t taken a position on the issue but has made overtures to the cryptocurrency industry.

Personality

Personality

Yankees or Mets? Here are a few NY politicians rooting for each team

Unsurprisingly, some Bronx politicians root for the Yankees and several Queens politicians back the Mets.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Nonprofit delivers cats and dogs rescued from hurricane-ravaged states to NYC shelter

Best Friends Animal Society brought the rescues to safety from southern states following Hurricane Helene and the impending Milton.

Politics

Politics

Inside the ‘permission structure’ of Kathy Hochul’s decision on whether to remove Eric Adams from office

Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Greg Meeks and the Rev. Al Sharpton are at the forefront of political power players Hochul would consult before removing the mayor.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Salamanca outraises Gibson in latest filing in Bronx borough president challenge

The term-limited council member raised more than $50,000 in the most recent cycle, while Gibson brought in about $31,000.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Matching funds help candidates in close Assembly races

Through a PAC, the state Democratic Party is also helping some candidates in tight races.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Every politician you know donated to a bloke by the name of Dermot Smyth

The influential UFT strategist has raked in donations from nearly a dozen sitting council members, the state Democratic Party leader and more.

Personality

Personality

Top Hochul aide Karen Persichilli Keogh makes rare public appearance

Unlike her outspoken predecessor Melissa DeRosa, Keogh mostly stays out of the limelight.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Report: One-third of mothers, regardless of income, don’t seek employment due to childcare issues

The findings come from the latest reports added to the Robin Hood Foundation’s Poverty Tracker.

New York City

Personality

New York City indictment-era Halloween costume inspiration

The investigations into Mayor Eric Adams have provided so many starting points for the perfect outfit.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Number of homeless veterans drops in New York amid calls for continued support

The state tally found that there were 700 known cases, down from more than 1,000 in 2023.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Fighting corruption charges, Eric Adams may have a friend in SCOTUS

The Supreme Court’s high bar for public corruption might be a comfort to Adams’ defense, but experts warn of the broader political pall hanging over City Hall.