Heard Around Town
Personality
Vegan Mayor Eric Adams cuts the ribbon on Midtown steakhouse
The Theater District location was the third opening for the three brothers who run the chain of restaurants.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rick Cotton on LaGuardia, World Trade Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal projects
The executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has learned a thing or two about getting massive projects to the finish line.
Personality
Personality
Halloween costume inspiration from New York government mascots
Only real government insiders will get your costume.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
United Way of New York City warns against changes to SNAP
The organization expressed concern over Congress’ decision to impose work requirements on adults between the ages of 51 and 55 to receive full benefits.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Bronx Parent Housing Network rebrands to Housing Solutions of New York
The new name stems from the tremendous growth the organization has experienced over the past year.
Policy
Policy
Adams admin questioned on “perplexing” migrant costs
City Council members honed in on ballooning “per diem” costs of sheltering asylum-seekers in New York City at an oversight hearing Monday.
Technology
Policy
How governments are approaching the regulation and use of AI
While the new tech may seem like science fiction, it’s already being employed by local and state governments in New York and elsewhere.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How New York City has developed its AI strategy
A Q&A with Matt Fraser, New York City’s chief technology officer
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Better understanding the risks of AI for New York City agencies
A Q&A with Jennifer Gutiérrez, chair of the New York City Council Technology Committee
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York is ignoring the AI revolution, at its peril
A Q&A Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s Note: As Penn Station redevelopment plan moves forward, Moynihan Train Hall shouldn’t be taken for granted
The building evokes the grandeur of the original Penn Station, which was demolished 60 years ago this month.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Harlem Educational Activities Fund mentors NYC youth with ‘future in focus’
The organization has a new CEO and is preparing for its upcoming annual gala.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: When NYC floods, will our schools stay afloat?
Why our leaders need to prepare for the impending consequences of climate change.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Labor to spend big on Brannan in contested southern Brooklyn race against Kagan
With labor support and volunteers, Council Member Justin Brannan brushes off rift with Brooklyn Democratic Party leadership.
Health Care
Policy
City & State event focuses on transparency to combat predatory hospital pricing
Lawmakers and industry professionals gathered at the 32BJ Health Fund’s headquarters in Manhattan for discussions on how to bring costs down for hospitalized New Yorkers.
Politics
Politics
DOC critic Jacqueline Sherman tapped for reappointment to Board of Correction
The mayor's office had hoped to replace Sherman when her term expired, but a behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign succeeded in keeping her on the board of the jails watchdog.
New York City
Politics
Kristy Marmorato has ties to several prominent supporters of Donald Trump
The Republican City Council candidate in the Bronx isn’t running on a MAGA platform, however.
Politics
Politics
Judge throws out Assembly member’s lawsuit against Manhattan Democratic Party
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs sued the county party, several others after losing a vote for district leader, but on Tuesday a judge tossed his lawsuit.
Immigration
Policy
NYC shelter limits could complicate asylum application process
New York City Council members raised concerns that shelter stay limits will make it more difficult for asylum-seekers to receive crucial notices from the federal government.
Personality
Personality