New York City
Policy
Why did Cy Vance give Weinstein special treatment?
When Harvey Weinstein was arrested on sexual assault charges, he got to turn himself in, his bail was set at a pre-negotiated amount he could easily afford, and he wasn’t held in jail overnight. So why did Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance give him special treatment?
Bill de Blasio
Policy
De Blasio: Changes to elite high school admissions are just the beginning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlines more aggressive efforts to unravel segregation throughout the city’s school system.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Mayor de Blasio: Restore funding for middle school camp programs
There is a critical and urgent need to restore the funding for summer camp for SONYC middle school programs immediately to provide certainty for students, parents and camp administrators.
New York State
Policy
The other argument for recreational pot
State lawmakers tout the potential health benefits of opening marijuana up to everyone.
New York City
Policy
Is Exxon Mobil the next Philip Morris?
New York City is suing oil companies for the damage caused by climate change. Will it work?
New York City
Politics
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Weinstein indicted
State Senate stalemate, Trump endorses Donovan and Harvey Weinstein indicted in this week's top news.
Criminal Justice
Politics
2018 Session Countdown
Election season is heating up across the state, but there's still work to be done in Albany.
New York State
Politics
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney poised to enter attorney general race
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney plans to make an announcement early next week
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Momentum builds to increase funding for nonprofit contractors
An upcoming City Hall hearing comes at the right time for nonprofit advocates who want to channel media attention, and outrage following the release of a report this week by city Comptroller Scott Stringer.
Personality
Who's up and who's down this week?
The state Senate is the Republican’s last bastion of statewide power, but it didn't stop them from spoiling the party.
New York City
Personality
Albany vs. New York City: Who fields the best basketball team?
Albany vs. New York City: Which political basketball players make each team’s starting 5?
New York State
Politics
How the state Senate broke down this week, explained
A missing GOP senator lead to a chaotic power struggle
New York State
Policy
Bills to help inmates and assault victims keep going nowhere
Criminal justice reform is not an end-of-session priority, but some bills may sneak through.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Community development corporations need future leaders
We must ensure future leaders are prepared to take charge in the coming years.
Housing
Policy
Mayor’s Charter Revision Commission to tackle land use issues
Mayor’s Charter Revision Commission to tackle land use issues and says its focus is broader than campaigns and elections.
New York City
Politics
Lawmakers criticize city for water tank neglect
Mark Levine, Ritchie Torres and Corey Johnson list fixes for “broken” drinking water oversight
MTA
Opinion