Immigration
Politics
NYC plans to house some asylum-seekers in suburban counties
With the city running out of space to house migrants, the Adams administration will pay for housing and services at two hotels in Rockland and Orange counties.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Andy King ordered back on the ballot for Bronx City Council race
Once expelled from the City Council, King is trying to win back his old seat, in spite of term limit laws.
Politics
Politics
After criticism, Hochul tries to clarify comments on subway killing
Progressives criticized the governor – and Mayor Adams – for not forcefully condemning the killing of Jordan Neely.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
New York City elections in presidential years? Consultants don’t like it.
The Campaign Finance Board’s annual report recommends consolidating city, state and federal elections to boost turnout.
New York City
Politics
Tenants rights protesters storm stage during NYC rent board meeting
City Council members joined a dramatic demonstration to stop rent increases amid a citywide affordability crisis. The board ultimately recommended 2-5% increases for one-year leases and 4-7% increases for two-year leases.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York City’s Asian neighborhoods feature some of the City Council races to watch
Democratic City Council incumbents could be vulnerable as some Asian voters shift to the right.
Politics
Politics
How’d Eric Adams do in the state budget? So-so.
Migrant funding, bail laws, housing, MTA funding and more – it all affects New York City.
Politics
Politics
Hochul cites media coverage in decision to roll back bail reforms
The governor said “horrific cases splashed on the front pages of newspapers” showed the need to change the state’s bail laws.
Heard Around Town
Politics
So, which bus routes should be free?
Levine and Richards give up their picks for Hochul’s fare-free bus pilot program
Nonprofits
Politics
Exclusive: New report finds nonprofit leadership in NYC metro area dominated by white CEOs
The findings come from an analysis of leaders in eight counties.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo, who specialized in controlling ethics commissions, sues existing ethics commission for being too independent of the governor
The former governor filed a lawsuit against the new Commission on Ethics and Lobbying to challenge its ‘constitutional authority’ over a probe into his pandemic book deal.
Politics
Politics
Jimmy Oddo to head NYC Department of Buildings
The former Staten Island borough president will take over following former City Council Member Eric Ulrich’s resignation from the post.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Torres is supportive of Biden, but wary about his age
The 35-year-old Rep. Ritchie Torres – ‘an embryo in Congress’ – spoke after the 80-year-old president launched his reelection campaign.
Politics
Politics
Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC Council Member James Gennaro is endorsing RFK Jr. for president
Gennaro loves vaccines, but he’s also got love for his old pal.
Education
Politics
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems target GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Medicare, Social Security
The Long Island member says he’ll fight for the programs, but an internal poll suggests the critical messaging may be working.
Politics
Politics
Redistricting commission submits new Assembly maps, with few changes
Now the state Legislature will review the redrawn districts.
Politics
Politics
The budget is late, but not as late as many of its predecessors
Not to freak you out but New York leaders have pushed this into late April, May, even August.
Politics
Politics