Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Racial justice is coming to a New York City ballot near you
The Racial Justice Commission convened by the mayor this year has approved three ballot proposals for next year.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
JM Kaplan Fund receives double amount of applicants for Innovation Prize this year
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize received a record of 2,826 applications from all 50 states. The prize seeks to elevate innovators transforming social justice.
New York City
Politics
Schumer calls on FEMA to open 100 new testing sites in NYC
The Senate Majority Leader made the plea as the city logged 11,000 new cases on Wednesday.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Solitary confinement is Eric Adams’ first fight with the City Council
But it isn’t even clear what the mayor-elect is fighting for.
New York City
Politics
Could Eric Adams’ new tech chief bring NYC out of the dark ages?
Matthew Fraser will serve as chief technology officer, a new position that seems set to carry expanded authority.
Politics
Politics
Will 15-minute delivery do to bodegas what ride-hailing apps did to the taxi industry?
Manhattan Borough President and Council Member-elect Gale Brewer said oversight of the rapidly growing ultrafast delivery industry is needed to prevent that scenario.
New York City
Politics
How will de Blasio be remembered? We asked some experts.
He’s already touted universal pre-K, community policing and ThriveNYC. Now here’s how experts really think the term-limited New York City mayor will be remembered.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams declares victory in the City Council speaker race
With 33 pledged supporters, Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ embrace and opponent Francisco Moya’s concession, Adrienne Adams has secured the speakership.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Governors Island opens for winter and preps to lead NYC’s climate goals
Clare Newman, president and CEO of the Governors Island Trust, discusses the island’s new year-round schedule and how it plans to do climate-focused research and education in an interview with City & State.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams taps Las Vegas Public Safety Chief to lead NYC jails
Louis Molina previously worked for the New York City Police Department and the city’s Department of Correction.
New York City
Politics
Policing experts laud New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams’ plan to bring back beat cops
The success of the program will require a modern take on a job seen as a relic of the past.
New York City
Politics
SoHo/NoHo rezoning, gas ban and more passed by City Council
At the last stated meeting of the year, the New York City Council passed several major bills. Here’s the rundown.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
City Council speaker candidates know what they want to fix
And more coverage of New York elections.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Corey Johnson’s shadow looms over the speaker race
As the outgoing speaker reflects on his legacy, candidates don’t hesitate to criticize his tenure.
New York City
Breaking News
Politics
Eric Adams picks Nassau County Detectives Chief Keechant Sewell as NYPD commissioner
Sewell will become the first woman to hold the post in the department’s 176-year history.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams, Francisco Moya both declare victory in the council speaker race – which is impossible
Confusion reigned Tuesday, as both candidates said they would win.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Republicans Eric Adams should have in his administration
Here are the power players the GOP-friendly Mayor-elect should consider to ensure he’s got political diversity at City Hall.
New York City
Politics