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.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Updated: The race for attorney general takes shape
The race for New York's next attorney general takes shape
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.
Immigration
Opinion
Crowley: Put ICE back on its leash
A new bill introduced by Rep. Joe Crowley and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand would dismantle Trump’s deportation machine.
New York State
Policy
The cost of construction and the state's prevailing wage
How can New York determine a fair wage in the thriving construction industry?
Energy & Environment
Policy
The latest investigation of NYC’s private sanitation industry
Monday's story by ProPublica and Voice for America focuses on the bad behavior and political connections of Sanitation Salvage
New York State
Politics