News & Politics
Politics
Suozzi embraces Democratic Party as he launches reelection bid
The congressional representative surrounded himself with Democratic elected officials at his official campaign launch event – a sharp contrast to his special election campaign earlier this year.
Policy
Policy
How is the city handling the mental health of newly arrived migrants?
Through a constant process of referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.
News & Politics
Politics
John Liu defends Linda Sun in wake of federal indictment
While Republicans demanded wide-ranging investigations into the Hochul administration, state Sen. John Liu cautioned against rushing to judgment.
Special Reports
Policy
Involuntary removals steady over last year under Adams policy
Debate over a directive that gave the city more flexibility to forcibly transport people with mental health issues to a hospital could come up in 2025 as mental health policy emerges as a campaign issue.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Mayor Eric Adams’ ‘Hector LaSalle’ moment
The mayor insists that the City Council must approve Randy Mastro, his nominee to be the city’s next corporation counsel, but the council is more than just a rubber stamp.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Funding community groups to help them create meaningful change
An interview with North Star Fund Executive Director Jennifer Ching
Albany Agenda
Politics
Advocates push for public ownership of Hudson Valley energy company
As Central Hudson continues to raise rates, activists and progressive lawmakers are making a new push to bring it under public ownership – but organized labor is wary.
Special Reports
Personality
Building mental health capacity at NYC Health + Hospitals
Omar Fattal talks about responding to the post-pandemic surge in the need for care.
Special Reports
Personality
What are the latest developments on Hochul’s mental health plan?
With $1 billion in funding, the state is expanding school-based mental health clinics and more.
Special Reports
Personality
Samra Brouk is ready to advance mental health care in the next session
The Rochester state senator plans to advocate for additional funding.
Special Reports
Personality
How NYC can best respond to mental health crises
Eva Wong has been working in the mayor’s office to coordinate strategies among agencies.
Special Reports
Personality
Is New York City investing enough in mental health treatment?
An interview with Linda Lee, chair of the New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addictions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The state Legislature hopes to increase the state’s mental health services
An interview with Aileen Gunther, chair of the Assembly Committee on Mental Health.
New York City
Personality
Eric Adams walks in faith: What that means for NYC and his reelection bid
The mayor has brought religious leaders into political power and will rely on faith communities to back him in 2025.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1 billion ushers in a new era of mental health care
The influx of funding has bolstered a sector that has languished with insufficient support.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: We do divorce wrong
The best way to protect against the harm of a marital split is not to push people to stay married at all costs, but instead to create legal systems that ensure a breakup is quick, simple and fair.
Policy
Policy
Where do first responders turn when they need help?
An anonymous mental health care program created in 2019 for NYPD members could become the blueprint for a national program.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Overcoming ageism in the world of art
An interview with Marlena Vaccaro, curator and director of the Carter Burden Gallery.
New York City
Politics