New York City
Politics
Assembly Member Diana Richardson named Brooklyn deputy borough president
Borough President Antonio Reynoso chose a fellow progressive, which will create an open legislative seat.
Education
Politics
Pace University navigates COVID-19, clinches national contest and looks to future
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the school across from City Hall in Lower Manhattan won the 18th annual national College Fed Challenge and enrolled its largest incoming class of first-year students.
New York City
Politics
How Adrienne Adams became the speaker
The compromise candidate’s win came after Mayor Eric Adams picked someone else.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Is this nonprofit responsible for Eric Adams’ primary win?
Show Up, Turn Out, launched a campaign to encourage Black New Yorkers to vote in the election and the result they say was a big bump in voter turnout.
New York State
Politics
Adrienne Adams, Eric Adams and Hochul in the first week of 2022
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Can Eric Adams really hire his brother?
Bernard Adams wouldn’t be the first family member of a mayor to work in their administration.
Health Care
Politics
New state data shows exactly how many people are hospitalized because of COVID-19
A majority of hospital patients who test positive for the coronavirus do not need treatment for the virus.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s groping charge is officially dismissed
The ex-governor made his first public appearance since resigning from office during the Friday court hearing.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams’ first week: An icy reception from labor, a cozy appearance with Hochul
The mayor continued to build out his staff, boost law enforcement, and practice healthy habits.
Homelessness
Politics
Hochul and Adams take tag-team approach to subway homelessness
The move to direct more cops to the subway system has already raised some eyebrows.
New York State
Politics
Jan. 6 insurrection only aligned New York GOP closer to Trump
A year after the Capitol riots, Republicans continue to use Trumpism to their advantage.
Politics
Politics
NYC teachers are stretched thin as COVID-19 surges in schools
More than 14,000 students and staff have tested positive since winter break.
New York State
Politics
What Hochul left out of her State of the State address
The parts of the governor’s agenda that she didn’t include in her speech may speak volumes about her priorities for this year.
New York State
Politics
Hochul’s 2022 legislative agenda is sweeping. Her powers to enact it are not.
Many of the New York governor’s most ambitious proposals outlined in her State of the State address require federal funding and changes to the state Constitution. As she notes, collaboration will be essential.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams elected first Black City Council speaker
Former speaker candidates Keith Powers and Diana Ayala were named to leadership positions at the council’s first meeting.
New York State
Politics
A first look at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State
From green energy to ethics reform, here are the highlights from the legislative agenda the governor is outlining today.
Education
Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists all is well with the UFT amid schools battle
Adams made the declaration days after members of the union filed a lawsuit seeking remote schooling as COVID-19 cases surge.
New York State
Politics
What to expect from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State address
State lawmakers are anticipating a new political tone, but are still waiting to hear her big ideas.
Politics
Politics