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
Opinion: New York can make history with a Rochester public bank
Legislation would create the first institution of this kind in the U.S. in over a century and lead to solutions that address poverty and inequality.
Personality
Personality
A retrospective on 30 years of branded MetroCards
The art and institutions celebrated on the cards offer a unique perspective on New York City’s history and culture.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Show nonprofits the money
A cost of living adjustment increase from the Adams administration is welcome relief for these organizations, but it’s not enough when millions are still owed because of the city’s procurement backlog.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Even’ out our elections to increase voter turnout
To increase voter turnout, New York City should hold its local elections on the same years as state and federal elections.
Albany Agenda
Policy
State releases details of $239 billion budget
The Division of the Budget also projects a “structural deficit” that could reach $7.25 billion in three years.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Uncovering fraud and waste in the MTA’s $20 billion budget
An interview with MTA Inspector General Daniel Cort
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The fight against congestion pricing still isn’t over
An interview with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pushing back on congestion pricing
An interview with Kenneth Zebrowski, chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How to build $16 billion of rail tunnels under the Hudson River
An interview with Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Keeping tabs on the MTA’s budget and policies
An interview with state Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Improving subways with a focus on customer service
An interview with New York City Transit President Richard Davey
Transportation
Personality