Personality
Personality
New York political figures teaching democracy and ABCs through children’s books
Some of them are writing legislation and books for their pint-size constituents.
Policy
Policy
Amid reelection battle, Shahana Hanif lands a heated rezoning deal
Hanif negotiated more affordable housing into a rezoning in her district. A group critical of the outcome has said they’ll campaign against her.
Policy
Politics
Adams’ second Charter Revision Commission takes aim at land use gatekeepers
The panel held its first hearing in Brooklyn Tuesday evening.
News & Politics
Politics
An ‘impossible position’: What’s next for SDNY after order to drop Eric Adams case
With a clear directive from D.C., the storied Southern District of New York doesn’t have many options to continue its investigation into Mayor Eric Adams.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams vows to move forward from ‘cruel episode’ as opponents say he’s Trump’s pawn
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she remains committed to working with the New York City mayor.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Well, that was kind of embarrassing
On covering colonoscopy-gate at the beginning of a Trump national takeover.
Politics
Politics
‘Justice is dead in America’: Mayoral candidates react to DOJ direction to drop Eric Adams’ corruption charges
The New York City mayor got some relief Monday after Trump’s Justice Department directed the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to drop charges against him – for now.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Why do Black voters currently seem to prefer Andrew Cuomo over Eric Adams?
“You vote for the choice that's going to do the least amount of harm to you, knowing how white voters are going to behave.”
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Resistance star Dan Goldman backs Zellnor Myrie to ‘speak out and stand up’ against Trump
The Brooklyn rep endorsed Myrie on MSNBC on Monday as Mayor Eric Adams was urging his top aides not to criticize the president.
Gambling
Policy
Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid
Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?
Gambling
Policy
Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline
Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.
Special Reports
Policy
Examining the economic impacts of new casinos
Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.
Politics
Politics
Manhattan electeds back Levine in comptroller battle
Mark Levine is building out his Manhattan base, as Justin Brannan pulls early labor support.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Crime, punishment and the power of storytelling (or beyond retribution)
A case for restorative practices in media.
New York City Council
Politics
Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader
The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.
Politics
Politics
Another ‘Exonerated 5’ member eyeing a Manhattan City Council seat
Raymond Santana is thinking of running for an East Harlem seat next door to fellow Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The elephant in the room
Is Mayor Eric Adams’ best chance for reelection to become a Trump-backed Republican?
Politics
Politics
Did Eric Adams get a colonoscopy? We’re trying to get to the bottom of it.
What the mayor said and what his press team said regarding the timeline of the mayor’s medical procedures caused a shitstorm of confusion.
Eric Adams
Politics
At ‘Tin Cup Day’ hearing, Eric Adams’ budget priorities aren’t the point
State lawmakers paid some attention to the New York City mayor’s requests for migrant funding and discovery law changes, but questions about Trump policies and the city budget took center stage.
Opinion
Opinion