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
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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
Opinion: We need legislative reform to address our trash problem
We can only fix our trash problem by cutting down on the amount of waste we produce, which will require legislation like the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Our government – and philanthropy – have failed to support the newest New Yorkers
Black and brown migrants are paying the highest price.
News & Politics
Politics
Appellate court agrees that state ethics commission is unconstitutional
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sued the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government to prevent it from investigating his $5 million book deal.
Housing
Policy
How New York is addressing its affordable housing crisis
Local and state leaders at City & State’s 2024 Affordable Housing summit weighed in on efforts underway to build more, while protecting tenants and homeowners.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD still racking up overtime and mum on social media posts
The New York City Council criticized police leaders for fiscal mismanagement and “unprofessional” posts.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics