Criminal Justice
Policy
No, New York doesn’t have ‘cashless bail’
But that won’t necessarily stop the Trump administration from trying to pull the state’s federal funding anyway.
News & Politics
Politics
No, Hochul can’t stop Trump from taking control of the state National Guard
The governor has no legal pathway to stop Trump from federalizing the New York National Guard or countermanding orders that he gives to the state’s National Guard troops.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul to Trump: Hands off our National Guard
Gov. Hochul did not take kindly to the president’s suggestion he may take control of the New York National Guard, suggesting the state wouldn’t make it easy for him
News & Politics
Politics
A guide to the federal government’s numerous legal fights with NY
Since returning to power, the Trump administration has taken legal action against the state’s policies related to immigration, transit and other issues.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How nonprofits will shoulder burden of Trump megabill
Organizations are braced for cuts to Medicaid and SNAP on vulnerable populations.
Eric Adams
Policy
When has Eric Adams opposed Donald Trump?
The mayor has repeatedly said he wants to work with the Trump administration, not “war with” them. But he has still been at odds with the feds on multiple occasions since January.
News & Politics
Politics
Trump voices support for Eric Adams, threatens Zohran Mamdani
The president falsely claimed Mamdani is a communist and parroted false claims about his legal status.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Roth on being gay in the military – and governing NYC under Trump
After serving during "don't ask, don't tell," New York City’s highest-ranking LGBTQ official is now trying to find common ground with the federal government. “I have great hope, but a lot of fear.”
News & Politics
Politics
How will Canada’s new prime minister affect New York?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has a mandate to fight back against the Trump administration’s attacks on our northern neighbor – and New York could be caught in the middle.
Immigration
Politics
House GOP targets NY nonprofit over Know Your Rights training
Republicans in Congress are investigating the Chinese-American Planning Council for sponsoring a seminar to educate immigrants about their rights when dealing with ICE.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
What to do when DOGE contacts your nonprofit
An interview with Nicholas Turner, president and director of the Vera Institute of Justice.
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York’s offshore wind industry is under assault from the Trump administration
Executive orders, construction pauses and permitting headwinds threaten the state’s clean energy goals.
Eric Adams
Policy
Adams admin skips council hearing on possible Trump budget cuts
No one from any of the multiple agencies the council invited to testify showed up. Council members said they also didn’t receive written testimony from the mayor’s administration in time for the hearing.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams may be suing Trump but he’s actually still mad at Biden
The mayor’s administration is trying to get back $188 million in federal grants to help pay for asylum-seeker services.
News & Politics
Politics
New York caught in middle of Trump’s trade war with Canada
Trump’s tariffs are alienating a key trading partner and driving up energy prices.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
SUNY pushes back on Trump’s second term
Senior Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Kapil Longani discusses the impact of the president’s return to the White House on the system’s 64 colleges and universities.
Special Reports
Policy
Albany lawmakers focused on labor agenda brace for Trump’s second term
A look at the impact the administration will have on the 2025 legislative session.
News & Politics
Politics
State leaders say they can’t do much to oppose Trump policies
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said there’s no “legislative response” to the chaos coming out of Washington.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Donald Trump takes a page from Eric Adams’ playbook
The president’s decision to decide what media outlets will be allowed into the White House press pool is similar to the New York City mayor’s handling of journalists.
Nonprofits
NYN Media