Opinion

NYN Media

Opinion: Putting NYC youth in foster care on a path to success with permanent housing

How a new partnership is transforming the process of securing a home for these young adults.

Nonprofits

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NYPD, FDNY and DSNY take on New York Road Runners Half Marathon

Members of the city agencies, among others and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, were to race each other for the third year in the Commissioner’s Cup.

New York City

Personality

Remembering life five years ago when COVID-19 stopped New York City

A new book from Manhattan Borough Historian Robert W. Snyder collects dozens of interviews from first responders.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Delgado in campaign mode

After announcing he wouldn’t run for reelection, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sure seems like he’s getting ready to run for something else.

News & Politics

Politics

Zohran Mamdani, mayoral candidate who confronted Trump border czar, flooded with racist abuse and threats

After video of the democratic socialist politician’s confrontation with border czar Tom Homan went viral, his office’s phone lines were overwhelmed by hateful callers.

Policy

Policy

Advocates for domestic violence survivors back Hochul’s proposed discovery changes

Groups that support survivors of domestic and sexual violence are asking lawmakers to approve controversial changes to the state’s discovery laws that are favored by prosecutors and opposed by criminal justice reformers.

Policy

Policy

Legislature proposes spending millions to help legal cannabis industry

For the state’s legal cannabis cultivators, the Assembly and state Senate one-house budget proposals are dope.

Opinion

NYN Media

Opinion: Babies’ health hangs in the balance this budget season

A call for a dedicated funding stream that ensures New York’s young children and families have access to preventative supports and services they need.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Zohran Mamdani endorsed by (most) socialist lawmakers

Six DSA-affiliated state lawmakers endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, though the other two have so far declined to endorse him.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Lawmakers and union demand NYU Langone resume offering gender-affirming care for minors

After Trump threatened to pull federal funding, NYU Langone stopped taking new patients under 19 years old who seek gender-affirming care.

New York City

Politics

WFP announces endorsements for open NYC Council seats

The Working Families Party is also endorsing Jumaane Williams in his reelection bid for public advocate.

New York City

Policy

NYC DOT falls far short of '24 targets for bike and bus lanes – but touts progress

The city Department of Transportation is anticipating more blowback from the City Council for missing Streets Plan requirements they say are unrealistic.

Immigration

Politics

Trump border czar blasts sanctuary state laws in Albany visit

Homan also criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for trying to place limits on Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to collaborate with ICE.