DNC

Politics

Jay Jacobs and AOC are (kinda) buds now

After her widely praised DNC speech, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got props from the state Democratic Party chair.

DNC

Politics

Randi Weingarten sees congressional victory through New York

The AFT president offered praise for the work of the state’s teachers union, which recently launched a campaign to help get Democrats elected

DNC

Personality

Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC

He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Offering early childhood education for more than a century

Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s STEAM Curriculum instills social emotional learning skills to the borough’s youngest residents

DNC

Politics

AOC and Hochul speak on DNC’s first night

The two politicians' speeches garnered very different reactions.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Remembering the Holocaust and ensuring future generations never forget

A conversation with CEO Jack Kliger of the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the ongoing relevance of Holocaust education

DNC

Politics

New York breakfast showcases importance of delegation at DNC’s first day

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries spoke about their coordinated campaign to flip House seats blue in the Empire State.

Policy

Personality

Times that New York state has cribbed ideas for laws from New York City

Sometimes the city is at the vanguard of new pieces of legislation.

DNC

Politics

As DNC kicks off, New York’s political leaders take center stage

Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, labor leaders and more are attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Keith Wright is still fighting for Harlem

A decade after leaving elected office, the Manhattan party leader is coaching the next generation of Black political leaders.

New York City

Personality

Keith Wright is passing his knowledge to the next generation

A few politicians who the Manhattan Democratic Party leader has mentored in recent years.

Politics

Politics

Spy Kids: 2016 Jenifer Rajkumar campaign staffers say they were asked to infiltrate rival operations

Rajkumar, now a candidate for citywide office, lost the crowded lower Manhattan Assembly race to Yuh-Line Niou before moving to Queens.

New York State

Personality

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.

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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.