Personality
Personality
Jessica Ramos, no-nonsense state senator from Queens, is running for NYC mayor
She becomes the only woman and the second Latino person in the crowded primary field.
Economic Development
Policy
NYC waterfront rebirth, green economy and career training highlighted at City & State’s Economic Development and Workforce Summit
New York City Economic Development Corporation CEO Andrew Kimball delivered the keynote speech at the event.
NYPD
Politics
4 things to know about the interim NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon
New York City Mayor Eric Adams looked outside the department to replace Edward Caban.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Robin Hood invests $36.3 million to combat poverty in NYC
The new grants funded more than 100 organizations.
News & Politics
Politics
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban steps down amid Adams administration turmoil
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Thomas Donlon as interim commissioner a week after members of the NYPD were raided by federal investigators.
News & Politics
Politics
9/11 day of service calls for unity against backdrop of polarized nation
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined thousands to pack meals and remember the spirit of working together that followed Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Adams probes
Politics
Who really ran Con Sofrito, the restaurant frequented by Eric Adams and NYPD top brass?
Officially, the restaurant belonged to Richard Caban, brother of the embattled NYPD commissioner. But social media pages tell a different story from the establishment’s liquor license and lease.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ambitious plan to restore New York City’s industrial harbor could cut carbon emissions and create 50,000 jobs
An interview with Andrew Kimball, president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
News & Politics
Politics
Randy Mastro backs out of uphill nomination fight
Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for corporation counsel was most likely set to be denied by the City Council on Thursday. He’s backing out rather than facing the vote.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Fighting to meet children's needs for almost two decades
Jennifer March, executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for the Children of New York, steps down after 17 years on the job.
Adams probes
Politics
Does Eric Adams have full confidence in his police Commissioner Edward Caban? He won’t say.
During his weekly press conference, the mayor said he has confidence in the NYPD “team” and denied he’s pressured Caban to step down.
News & Politics
Politics
Here’s where New York politicos are watching tonight’s debate
The Working Families Party, local political clubs and elected officials are hosting debate watch parties across the state.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing
An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.
Adams probes
Politics
Dems not ready to condemn NYPD commissioner amid FBI investigation
Rep. Jerry Nadler, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other high-ranking Democrats declined to call for Commissioner Edward Caban to step down before more information comes out.
Events
Personality
Lander and Ramos support organized labor on a tumultuous day for Mayor Eric Adams
Union leaders were honored at City & State New York’s annual Labor Power 100 event.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
MWBE officer role on ballot to be added to the New York City charter
The position, now an appointed one served by Michael Garner, would be a permanent addition to City Hall, if approved by voters.
Adams probes
Politics
‘I’ve never seen anything so widespread before.’ Political operatives note unprecedented federal action in Adams admin raids
The feds raided the homes of at least five high-ranking Adams administration officials this week in an investigation with an apparently unmatched scope.
Education
Policy
NYC students head back to school amid expanded shelter limits
Children from families forced to move shelters can stay in the same school, but struggle to do so because of complicated commutes.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality