Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Upper Manhattan and the Bronx are now a ‘cinema desert’
The closure of the Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas delivers a blow to the communal film experience in one of the leading movie markets of the world.
Albany Agenda
Policy
The laws and bills impacting trans New Yorkers
Protections – and restrictions – continue to be considered at the city and state level.
LGBTQ+
Politics
How the trans culture wars came to New York
Who pays the price when Republicans start campaigning on trans issues?
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Addressing mental health solutions for Bronx youth
Partnership with Children joined with local officials to highlight the what’s being done to support the borough’s young people.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Commentary: Fostering empathy and compassion within carceral spaces
How we as social workers are understanding and mitigating these impacts.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
AAPI-focused nonprofit welcomes migrants
How the Chinese-American Planning Council stands ready to help throughout the immigration process.
Politics
Politics
As Dems push abortion rights, state party takes hands-off approach to Equal Rights Amendment fight
Some advocates fear a repeat of 2021, when the state party failed to invest enough to promote controversial ballot initiatives.
Labor
Opinion
Opinion: Paving the way to protecting workers
A look back at how New York has supported its ever-changing workforce.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: When caring for New Yorkers, our strength comes from diversity
For nurse’s month, reflecting on the important role immigrants and newcomers play in caring for the most vulnerable
New York City
Policy
Touting New York’s MWBE opportunities
Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael Garner and other experts detail progress made on equity at City & State’s 2024 Diversity Summit.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records
The verdict in the criminal case against Trump marks a victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
NYPD
Policy
Inspector general: Digidog dodged disclosures
A report found that the NYPD is still not complying with a four-year old surveillance technology oversight law.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Bill to add AI disclaimers appears ready to pass this session
Albany lawmakers have moved swiftly after Meta’s AI chatbot made fake allegations against them.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Overcoming barriers to AAPI mental health treatment
How nuanced care understands and addresses the specific needs of this community.
Policy
Policy
Where could there be a new casino in NYC?
Proposals have popped up in every borough – and outside the city.
New York City
Politics
Tensions between City Hall and the City Council spill into full view
Behind the scenes, both sides had their own explanations for whether an official invitation to testify was given to the Adams administration.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Tech watchdog fears social media regulation bill could harm minors’ privacy
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project argues that the SAFE for Kids Act’s age verification requirements could result in social media giants collecting even more sensitive data.
Nonprofits
NYN Media