Real Estate
Policy
Broker fee bill to draw hundreds of real estate pros, advocates to City Hall
The bill would shift the hefty fee from tenants to whomever hires the broker.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams not interested in ‘cheap shots’ at Andrew Cuomo
Asked about his “possible primary opponent” and his testimony in Washington, the mayor demurred.
New York City
Policy
All 51 City Council members back internet affordability program in new letter
After the expiration of the Affordable Connectivity Program, the council wants U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer to extend funding for the subsidy program.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The evolution of Ritchie Torres
“I didn’t leave the progressive movement; the progressive movement left me.”
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: MTA leadership has a WTF moment over congestion pricing delay
The governor’s rushed decision-making undermines the authority of CEO Janno Lieber and the transit system’s board.
News & Politics
Politics
Will new correction officers union contract boost recruitment for DOC?
The agency losing five officers to attrition for every new hire is offering raises and bonuses, although some of the promised perks in the deal have come into question.
Housing
Policy
Inside the Adams administration’s Albany housing strategy
After mixed results in previous sessions, the mayor came away with everything he wanted for housing in the latest state budget. Here’s how they got their act together.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hanif, Avilés advocate for moving police out of NYC schools, redirecting funding
The progressive council members spoke at a rally organized by Urban Youth Collaborative advocacy group.
Transportation
Policy
Lawmakers hold dueling press conferences on congestion pricing
Some state legislators are concerned about how to fund the MTA, but others are just glad their constituents won’t have to pay more tolls.
News & Politics
Policy
NYC Council votes to expand authority over mayoral appointments
The vote escalates a simmering power struggle between the council and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
City Harvest summer campaign feeds over 11,000 children and families
The nonprofit’s “Share Lunch. Fight Hunger,” campaign comes as access to free school lunches is limited.
Politics
Politics
Potential mayoral challengers weigh in on council bill to expand power over appointments
The City Council was set to vote on the legislation Thursday.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul says she will delay NYC congestion pricing
Congestion pricing tolls were scheduled to start in Manhattan on June 30.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams on City Council tensions: ‘We know we still need to resolve this city’
The mayor alluded to events within his own family to smooth over recent disagreements.
Nonprofits
Policy
Officials sound the alarm on cuts to NYC contracts office
New York City isn’t paying nonprofits on time. The mayor wants to reduce contract services funding anyway.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Upper Manhattan and the Bronx are now a ‘cinema desert’
The closure of the Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas delivers a blow to the communal film experience in one of the leading movie markets of the world.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Commentary: Fostering empathy and compassion within carceral spaces
How we as social workers are understanding and mitigating these impacts.
Nonprofits
NYN Media