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How low-income New Yorkers will be affected by the end of pandemic-era emergency benefits
NYN Media spoke with Public Health Solutions Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Zachariah Hennessey on how the state can mitigate SNAP benefit losses and reduce strain on food pantries.
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Empowering young artists in New York
Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, executive director of The Art Effect, spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about promoting student growth and the upcoming Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photography Festival.
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Michael Gianaris: LaSalle supporters got what they wanted
A Q&A with the state Senate deputy majority leader on whether they’ll appeal the latest court ruling and how this ordeal will impact state budget negotiations.
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Supporting the movie industry in New York City after COVID-19
Anne del Castillo, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, talked about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s increased film tax credit, the industry’s future and the upcoming Oscars.
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What it was like with Eric Adams overnight at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
A Q&A with homeless advocate Shams DaBaron on visiting the migrant facility and more.
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Could New York lead in movement for reparations?
In a Q&A with state Sen. Jabari Brisport, the lawmaker discusses establishing a commission that would explore reparations for Black New Yorkers.
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Could New York lead in movement for reparations?
In a Q&A with state Sen. Jabari Brisport, the lawmaker discusses establishing a commission that would explore reparations for Black New Yorkers.
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5 Borough Housing Movement forms to support reshaping Midtown
A Q&A with Executive Director John Sanchez
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How crypto can right the failures of the traditional financial system
Rep. Ritchie Torres, who represents the South Bronx – one of the poorest areas in the country – sees the digital asset as a plus for his community.
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A look at how cryptocurrency benefits New York
John Olsen, New York state’s lead for the Blockchain Association, said it’s time to talk to policymakers about the “breadth and diversity of the industry, as opposed to just talking about bitcoin or bitcoin mining.”
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Putting a pause on crypto in New York
Assembly Member Anna Kelles wants to study the industry during this break.
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Is there still reason to hope that crypto can benefit New York?
In a Q&A, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel remains optimistic because the strong companies will survive this downturn.
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Amy Paulin has big shoes to fill leading the Assembly Health Committee
In a Q&A, the newly elected chair said she has former Assembly Member Richard Gottfried on speed dial.
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You might have missed it, but Kirsten Gillibrand is at the top of her game
New York’s junior senator specializes in relentless productivity behind the scenes.
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Brian Cunningham wants to talk to the policy critics too
After getting elected to his first full term, the Crown Heights Assembly member talked recidivism, mental health and maternal health.
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Inside Man: a conversation with Eric Adams’ chief counsel Brendan McGuire
The mayor’s top lawyer, a Preet Bharara alum, knows his boss is under a microscope.
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Looking back at Giuliani’s rise and fall
Ken Frydman, the former New York City mayor’s 1993 campaign press secretary and consultant on a new CNN documentary series about Giuliani, discusses what happened to "America’s Mayor."
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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has had a few good weeks
Bragg talked discovery reform, mental health and targeting gun crimes.
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin is NYC’s higher power
“When they go low? We drill for oil.” She’s a Christian chaplain, Eric Adams’ closest adviser – and no one is crossing her.
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