Immigration
Policy
Hochul attends Biden’s rightward border security announcement
A bipartisan group of elected officials traveled to D.C. for the president’s announcement of executive action on immigration.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Commentary: Asbestos exposure may still affect New York veterans’ health
Awareness is key for helping those who served.
Nonprofits
Policy
Officials sound the alarm on cuts to NYC contracts office
New York City isn’t paying nonprofits on time. The mayor wants to reduce contract services funding anyway.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Will these bills pass before session ends?
From social media regulations to red light cameras, here are some of the bills to watch during the last week of the legislative session.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Exclusive: Advocates who killed LaSalle nomination have a new target
The progressive advocacy group Center for Community Alternatives is raising questions about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Judge Laura Ward as an interim justice on the state Supreme Court.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Brooklyn Marine Terminal purchase was ‘visionary’
The deal exemplifies an alignment of political interests that led to collaboration and creative problem-solving, while creating green jobs and enhancing regional infrastructure.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ramos is ‘interested in seeing how the landscape takes shape’ in NYC mayoral race
The state senator from Queens is going toe to toe with Steve Cohen. Is Eric Adams next?
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New Yorkers’ right to know when they’re tested for HIV is facing an unprecedented threat
Current law requires doctors to verbally discuss HIV testing with patients before ordering a test. Lawmakers want to remove that requirement.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Every New Yorker deserves to know their HIV status
The state must update its HIV testing law to match current CDC guidance and make it easier for doctors to order HIV tests for patients.
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