New York City
Policy
MAHA moment? NYC Council bill would ban fluoride in drinking water
The bill’s primary sponsor, Council Member Jim Gennaro, is close with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but said the Health and Human Services secretary did not suggest this.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
New pro-Mamdani PAC targets Black homeowners
Can messaging around reducing energy bills and pollution win over Cuomo voters in East Flatbush and Wakefield?
Interviews & Profiles
Jennifer Jones Austin on fighting poverty and its impact on communities of color
An interview with the CEO and executive director FPWA, formerly the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Eric Adams wants to use AI to make city hiring faster
“OMB is not the mayor, I’m the mayor,” Adams said when asked whether the city’s budget office interferes too much and slows hiring.
Policy
Federal cuts will be ‘catastrophic for low-income families,’ NYC shelter provider warns
In a new report, Win outlined how New York can prepare for the loss of billions of federal dollars – including by raising taxes on the rich.
News & Politics
Despite differences, Hochul backs Mamdani for mayor
Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani but took great pains to point out that this doesn’t mean she agrees with the democratic socialist on everything.
Opinion
Opinion: Give New York developers a reason to build
Here’s how to motivate builders into creating more affordable housing.
Opinion
Opinion: Our five priorities for serving New York City families
The Administration for Children’s Services is constantly evolving to better meet the needs of children and families and ensure that New York City continues to be the best place to raise a family.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Poll: Mamdani leads in mayoral match-up with 39%
A poll from Public Policy Polling, commissioned by a sex worker advocacy group, found Mamdani had a narrower lead compared to other recent polls.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Poll: Plurality of New Yorkers support legal prostitution
A survey conducted by a sex workers advocacy group found that 44% think consenting adults should be able to buy and sell sex, and 26% said they knew someone who had purchased sex.
News & Politics
Mamdani: ‘Shared notion of humanity’ applies to both Charlie Kirk and killing of Palestinians
Speaking at a progressive Jewish awards benefit, the mayoral candidate said his commitment to Palestinian rights was validated by the June Democratic primary results.
New York City
John Catsimatidis Jr. behind anti-Zohran IE not registered with NYC Campaign Finance Board
Catsimatidis Jr. launched a “Stop Socialism” push with a paid radio ad featuring his father John Catsimatidis Sr. The campaign website had references to mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and did not file paperwork with the city.
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Interviews & Profiles
Dianne Morales has been named the new leader of El Puente
The former 2021 New York City mayoral candidate talks about that race, how it ended and her next chapter.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: An annual day of service evokes the spirit of unity that came after 9/11
Thousands again volunteered to feed the hungry in remembrance of those lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Never forget’ means taking care of 9/11 responders and survivors
Congress must act now to fully fund the World Trade Center Health Program.
Opinion
Opinion: Transformative change or missed opportunity? Jamaica Neighborhood Plan falls short
The Adams administration must choose whether the plan will be a transformative step forward or another chapter in the long history of broken promises to southeast Queens.
Opinion
Opinion: New York needs food co-ops, not government groceries
Reviving the mutualist tradition of food co-ops would both address food insecurity and strengthen civic life.
Real Estate
Council-weakening housing proposals survive the Board of Elections
Voters will likely consider the proposals, which aim to streamline the process for building affordable housing, in November.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Unfortunately for the field consolidators, getting off the NYC ballot is now ‘very difficult’
You’ve got to die, leave the city or become a judge. Good luck!
Eric Adams
Behind ‘all-time high’ job growth in NYC, 17K government positions sit vacant
Public sector hiring in New York City is on the rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Unions, lawmakers and employees say it’s still way, way too slow.
