Albany Agenda
Politics
First $3.6 million in New York campaign matching funds headed out the door
Three dozen candidates were part of the first disbursement of public campaign cash approved last week
Heard Around Town
Politics
David Banks gets compliments from City Council on his performance in DC
The schools chancellor “did us proud,” one progressive said.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Exposing the flaws of CapGrants and what can be done about them
How this valuable funding program for nonprofits needs to change.
Protests
Politics
Tracking campus protests in New York
The “Gaza solidarity encampment” at Columbia university inspired similar pro-Palestinian demonstrations at campuses across the country. Here’s where they are in New York.
Education
Policy
City Council, Adams admin spar over early childhood education cuts
The program is more popular than ever – and it’s facing a $170 million budget reduction.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Will Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright start a political dynasty or trigger a rebellion?
Wright’s son is running to represent the 70th Assembly District, and the primary election could become a proxy battle for Wright’s rivals in the county party.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s endorsing Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer?
Elected officials and prominent organizations are taking sides in one of the most-watched races of 2024.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams’ message to challengers: ‘Don’t worry about me’
The mayor defended his record against criticism from primary opponent state Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Jeremy Cooney lays out his new transportation vision for New York
The state Senate Transportation Committee chair will have an ally in Congress to help with funding.
Education
Exclusive
Policy
Adams administration abandoned school desegregation measures, NYU report finds
The report found that Mayor Eric Adams has reversed many of his predecessor’s policies aimed at racial integration of public schools.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Tackling New York City’s toughest challenges: Mental health and homelessness
Cal Hedigan, CEO of Community Access, discusses the organization’s work in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
News & Politics
Politics
Bowman and Latimer spar over Israel and public safety in first debate
The two candidates in the closely-watched primary race debated issues ranging from the war in Gaza to flood recovery funding.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: José Bayona takes a break from politics
He was a key player on Eric Adams’ first mayoral campaign who rose to become one of the highest ranking Latinos in city government.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Legislators and formerly incarcerated mothers rally for sentencing reform bills
State Sens. Julia Salazar and Jeremy Cooney joined advocates to push for a trio of bills that would reduce excessive prison sentences.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How a legacy nonprofit hopes to share its New York summers with migrant children
For nearly 150 years, the Fresh Air Fund has been a staple in providing nature-filled summers to underprivileged New York City youth.
Politics
Politics
How the state budget could protect New York Democrats in November
Provisions on affordable housing, retail theft, squatters and more may help respond to Republican attacks.
New York State
Policy
Cannabis agency head out following bombshell report
Office of Cannabis Management executive director Christopher Alexander will leave the beleaguered agency in September, as Gov. Kathy Hochul tries to get the agency on firmer footing.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Heastie visits incumbents facing left-wing primary challenges
In recent weeks, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has hosted in-district events with Assembly Members Didi Barrett, Michael Benedetto and Stefani Zinerman – who are all fighting off primary challenges backed by the WFP or DSA.
Opinion
Opinion