Donald Trump
Personality
Six degrees of Kevin Bacon, with New York politicians
The shortest paths between local politicians and the “Footloose” star.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Chirlane McCray shows up to meeting of nonprofit board she chairs
Recent moves by the fund suggest that an effort is underway to show the fund is not in decline.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
No end in sight for migrant children housed by New York nonprofits
Hundreds of children have already arrived at 10 facilities run by organizations such as Rising Ground, The Children’s Village, and Cayuga Centers.
New York State
Politics
Session wraps up after standoff over speed camera reauthorization
New York's legislative session wrapped up with few surprises, but plenty of frozen desserts.
Education
Opinion
Opponents of diversifying specialized high schools ignore facts
Attacks on de Blasio’s plan to reform admissions are mostly bogus.
New York State
Politics
The primary candidates hoping to ride a blue wave
Democrats are flocking for the chance to run for New York’s most vulnerable congressional seats.
New York State
Politics
The big issues being left unresolved in Albany
New York's legislative session will end without resolution for many hot topics.
Immigration
Opinion
New York should protect its courts from ICE
The Protect Our Courts Act would protect immigrant New Yorkers while attending court.
New York State
Politics
Which congressional candidates have raised the most campaign cash?
Raising the most money doesn’t guarantee an election victory – but it helps.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Giving USA's report sends mixed messages
Charitable giving reached an all-time high in 2017, according to Giving USA’s recently-released 2018 Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2017.
New York State
Politics
State Legislature targets revenge porn, passes other uncontroversial bills
As New York's legislative session winds down some small measures squeak through.
New York City
Policy
Advocates: De Blasio marijuana plan won't end racial disparities
New York City will replace marijuana possession arrests with summonses, but blacks and Latinos will still bear the brunt.
Donald Trump
Policy
New York Republicans won’t criticize Trump for child separation policy
Only Rep. Peter King called to stop the Trump administration's controversial practice of child separation.
New York City
Politics
Crowley sends "worst NYC lawmaker" to debate in his place
Rep. Joe Crowley sent Annabel Palma, ranked as one of New York City's worst councilmembers in 2016 by City & State, to debate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his place.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Why nothing is happening in Albany
Although there is still time for the legislative session to heat up, especially since voting will likely go late into the night on Tuesday, many in Albany are not expecting any surprises. The relative calm is due to the fact that Republicans control the state Senate but lack the majority needed to pass bills.
Immigration
Politics
