Nonprofits

NYN Media

NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit

State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa used her keynote speech at the event to bring attention to the initiative that set out to rethink and reimagine New York’s graduation requirements.

New York City Council

Politics

Adrienne Adams’ staffer wants to succeed her. One of his opponents is attracting GOP support.

Adrienne Adams’ district chief of staff and a staffer for Assembly Member Vivian Cook are running in District 28. So is a community advocate with an endorsement from a GOP City Council member.

Policy

Policy

Independent Budget Office: Holding all elections on even years would save NYC millions

Fewer election dates, less money, IBO says. Supporters of the idea hope it would lead to higher voter turnout, too.

Policy

Policy

Union leaders testify at hearing on public school funding

UFT President Michael Mulgrew and NYSUT President Melinda Person spoke out against Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed changes to the school funding formula.

DNC

Politics

No DNC for NYC? New York Dems rally for Harris in Harlem anyway

NYC’s top Democrats rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket, delivering a (mostly) unified message that (mostly) succeeded in drowning out pro-Palestine protesters outside the event.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

Where in the state is Andrew Cuomo living?

The former governor is registered to vote at brother-in-law Kenneth Cole’s Westchester mansion, but he’s voted absentee for the past three years – and Cole’s house is on the market.

Events

Policy

Social services innovators honored at City & State event

ACS Commissioner Jess Dannhauser delivered a keynote address at the festivities honoring visionaries in advocacy, nonprofit, government and the private sector.

News & Politics

Politics

NYC paid $120,000 to settle police misconduct allegations against now-GOP candidate Alison Esposito

The former NYPD officer was sued twice over alleged wrongful arrests and is running against Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.

Campaigns & Elections

Exclusive Politics

Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race

The term-limited Bay Ridge council member has opened an exploratory fundraising account for comptroller. He would draw on experience chairing the finance and contracts committees in a campaign for the competitive seat.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

In southern Brooklyn, Alec Brook-Krasny and Chris McCreight battle over the meaning of ‘Democrat’

Assembly District 46 turned red when Brook-Krasny won in 2022. However, Brook-Krasny wasn’t always a Republican.

Book Excerpt

Personality

Book excerpt: Paul O’Dwyer runs for U.S. Senate and House as an anti-war candidate

“An Irish Passion for Justice” chronicles his fight for fairness on the way to becoming New York City Council president in 1974.

Politics

Politics

How The New York Times Editorial Board’s silence could impact the 2025 mayoral race

No one knows who would have clinched the endorsement, but Brad Lander, the liberal, wonkish comptroller, could have benefited from the Times’ boost.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Ten years of gender justice

A Q&A with Amy Barasch, the outgoing executive director of Her Justice.

News & Politics

Politics

Rajkumar makes comptroller run official

“Government inefficiency costs lives,” the Queens Assembly member said in her comptroller campaign video.

Personality

Personality

5 things to know about new FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker

The security company CEO has never been a firefighter, but he has strong ties to the department.

Albany Agenda

Policy

Hochul’s ambitious AI plans may threaten state’s climate goals

New York state wants to become a leader in AI research and slash its use of fossil fuels. But can it do both?

Above & Beyond

Power Lists

Above & Beyond: Social Services

Recognizing exemplary leaders dedicated to serving vulnerable New Yorkers.

News & Politics

Politics

Senate Dem conference promotes two staffers to top leadership positions

Dorothy Powell has been named counsel to the Senate majority – replacing Eric Katz, who left to work on Steve Cohen’s casino plan.