New York City
Personality
‘Tis the season for political holiday parties
And holly jolly fundraisers.
News & Politics
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
New York City
Day two of 2024 NYCETC conference discusses actionable change for workforce development
The event wrapped up with opening remarks from the organization’s CEO Gregory Morris, Doe Fund CEO Jennifer Mitchell and NYSERDA Workforce Project Manager Beth Offenbacker.
Heard Around Town
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.
LGBTQ+
Editor’s note: The American LGBTQ+ Museum breaks ground on a well-deserved home in New York City
A who’s who of local and state politics joined Gov. Kathy Hochul for the historic moment at the New York Historical Society.
Opinion
Opinion: CFB should not give another dime to Adams campaign
While the Campaign Finance Board and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds.
Policy
Day one of 2024 NYCETC workforce agenda conference addresses policy pathways for career development
The two-day event kicked off with opening remarks from the organization's CEO Gregory Morris, Hot Bread Kitchen CEO Leslie Abbey and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
Nonprofits
The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services marks a milestone of helping New Yorkers
An interview with the 150-year-old nonprofit’s CEO Jeffrey Brenner
Opinion
Opinion: The emperor has new clothes
Mayor Eric Adams shuffled his top managers and came up with three aces. Can he still trump his critics and a growing legion of challengers?
New York City
Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?
Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.
Rikers Island
Updated
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
The long-awaited decision on a federal takeover will have to wait till an unknown date.
Politics
The NYC mayoral field is growing. The number of prominent women in the race is not.
It seems every day a new man tosses his hat!
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New York City Council
Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan
The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.
New York City
Updated
Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration
From deputy mayors to fixers to legal counsel, here are the insiders the mayor has appointed to run the city.
Heard Around Town
Adams on his legal woes: ‘This is terrifying for an American to go through’
After Damian Williams officially announced his resignation, the New York City mayor was pretty candid about what it felt like to be subject to Williams’ scrutiny.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: It’s too late to bring the SS United States to New York City
The famed ocean liner is destined to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida.
News & Politics
NYC officials and agencies are migrating to Bluesky
Some are tired of Elon Musk. Others say they’re following their constituents.
New York City Council
Justin Brannan is backing his chief counsel for his City Council seat
Kayla Santosuosso, the new president of the Bay Ridge Democrats, cites her ties to the Arab American community as important to her work.
New York City
Step aside governors, Hakeem Jeffries is ready to take the Democratic mantle
He’ll be on the front lines crafting the party’s messaging and fighting the Trump agenda in Washington, D.C.
Budget
New York City’s November budget update – by the numbers
The city’s in better fiscal shape than expected, and that means more spending.
