Policy
Policy
Zohran Mamdani’s 3 bills
The democratic socialist Assembly member has championed ambitious reforms, with limited success in getting them enacted into law.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Mamdani on threatening messages: ‘It takes a toll’
The mayoral candidate choked up Wednesday as he described how he’s dealt with Islamophobia and accusations of antisemitism.
New York City Council
Politics
Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The path to universal child care for New Yorkers' youngest can start here
We need to make it possible for families to stay in New York City, and affordable childcare is foundational to these efforts.
Courts
Politics
NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight
The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.
New York City
Personality
The most surprising endorsements of the 2025 New York City mayoral race
We were just as shocked as you.
Policy
Policy
Hochul promises ‘fight’ over immigration, but has little to show for it
After the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, the governor announced funding already included in the state budget and declined to back a measure to increase legal representation for immigrants in court.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Brad Lander’s moment
For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brannan says nonprofits will be paid in 30 days if he’s comptroller
The comptroller candidate released a new plan to fix the city’s longstanding payment delays to nonprofit contractors.
Energy & Environment
Policy
As session ends, Assembly acts on environmental legislation
The Assembly eliminated incentives for natural gas hook-ups and is expected to pass a bill to reduce plastic waste.
News & Politics
Updated
Politics
Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE
The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Hochul should sign the Keep Police Radio Public Act
The bill ensuring media access to encrypted law enforcement communications awaits the governor’s signature.
News & Politics
Politics
Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party
Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.
News & Politics
Politics
The newspapers don’t want New Yorkers to put Zohran Mamdani on their ballots
The New York Times and the New York Post editorial boards do not agree on much – but they’re both hoping the 33-year-old Assembly member does not become New York City’s next mayor.
Immigration
Policy
Amid increased ICE raids, state Legislature fails to act on sanctuary state bill
The New York for All Act, which would prevent local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, didn’t even make it to a vote in the state Senate.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Facing potential cuts while tackling New York’s affordable housing crisis
An interview with Eric Rosenbaum of Project Renewal
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Fighting to restore NYC’s parks budget
An interview with New Yorkers for Parks Executive Director Adam Ganser.
News & Politics
Politics
The way-too-early 2026 gubernatorial election preview
Meet the top contenders hoping to become governor next year.
Nonprofits
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