Personality

Who's up and who's down this week?

Who were this week's biggest Winners & Losers?

Politics

James claims unanimous support of Democratic clubs

So far in the state attorney general’s race, eight New York City Democratic clubs endorsing New York City Public Advocate Letitia James for the open seat. James' campaign says no clubs have endorsed any of the other three Democratic candidates in the race – Zephyr Teachout, Leecia Eve and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney.

MTA

Opinion

MTA should fast forward disabled accessibility in existing projects

The NYCTA improvement plan prizes accessible stations, so why won’t the L-train stations being shut down become accessible?

Policy

Bill to add a 'Z' to Verrazano might not be free

A bill to correct the spelling of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge that just passed the state Senate may come at a cost – despite what the bill’s sponsor says.

New York City

Policy

A guide to the controversy around NYC’s specialized high schools

An explainer on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed change to admissions for New York City's specialized high schools and why it has triggered strong opposition.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

New York City Council efforts to confront opioid deaths push forward

The council’s Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction unanimously passed eight bills on June 5.

New York State

Politics

Who could replace Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney?

If Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney wins the attorney general primary, Democrats would have to find a replacement candidate for Congress.

New York City

Politics

DOI to investigate 'city’s failure' on water tanks

Councilman Torres to trigger official investigation of the city’s rooftop drinking water tanks, while he and Levine craft legislative response.

New York City

Opinion

To crack down on illegal hotels, regulate Airbnb

A New York City Council bill would help enforce the law against illegal hotel conversions.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Changing the conversation around mergers and collaborations

The New York Merger Acquisition and Collaboration Fund helps nonprofits make deals for impact.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Impact investing offers new directions for philanthropists

The Exchange 2018 conference was all about how philanthropy can help lead an era of cross-sector collaboration.

New York State

Opinion

Pension politics puts solvency at risk

Taxpayers may be on the hook if pension returns don’t meet high expectations.

New York State

Policy

Despite scandals, ethics reforms are going nowhere fast

In New York, it’s the same old song on campaign finance reform, closing the LLC loophole.

New York State

Policy

Workers left in the lurch

New York labor legislation faces long odds in the GOP-controlled state Senate.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

ACS aims to change image by telling caseworkers’ stories

Commissioner David Hansell and Mayor Bill de Blasio began the festivities with a June 4 press conference where Hansell elaborated on ongoing efforts to reshape the agency and how it works with families and the public alike.