Albany Agenda
Personality
Maria Torres-Springer on why she’s ‘extremely grateful’ to Kathy Hochul
The New York City deputy mayor for housing said the governor has included all the city’s priorities in her budget proposal. The next hurdle is convincing lawmakers.
Politics
Politics
Democrats look to hold on to Bronx Assembly seat in special election
Landon Dais, a local attorney, is facing off against Republican Norman McGill.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Addressing public safety requires true collaboration between community organizations and government
A look at the innovative Project Restore pilot program.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: It’s housing, stupid
New rental vacancy numbers should spur political leaders to act fast to build more units.
Energy & Environment
Policy
The Army Corps wants to protect Jamaica Bay from climate change. Environmentalists say they might ruin it in the process.
A plan to close in the bay with a sea gate to protect against future storms could cost billions of dollars and imperil natural marshes.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Living a testament to humane, criminal justice reform efforts
An interview with Stanley Richards, a formerly incarcerated man of color now leading the Fortune Society.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
MWBEs to benefit from $500,000 in grants administered by NYC Small Business Resource Network
The funding will expand the network’s Open+Online initiative, connecting business owners with digital business tools.
New York City
Personality
Family of man incarcerated at Rikers who died after botched heart surgery wins $6.1 million jury award
Juan Francisco Hidalgo Flores died at a prison ward at Bellevue Hospital.
News & Politics
Politics
Rental housing vacancies in NYC hit historic low amid affordability crunch
The number of available apartments to rent in the five boroughs dropped to 1.4% of the total housing stock, the lowest since 1968.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Bragg and Adams announce charges in Times Square attack
“The only thing worse than failing to bring perpetrators to justice would be to ensnare innocent people in the criminal justice system,” Bragg said of his “meticulous” investigation.
Housing
Politics
Council authorizes lawsuit over CityFHEPS housing voucher expansion
Speaker Adrienne Adams said it’s now a wait-and-see over whether the Adams administration will comply with new law before a decision is made to take legal action.
New York City
Politics
Jessica Ramos nearing decision on Steve Cohen’s Queens casino
In the next few months, the key state senator blocking the development may give a final thumbs-up or thumbs-down.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Carmen Quinones to run for open Assembly seat on Upper West Side
“The Upper West Side needs a voice,” said Quinones, the fifth candidate to enter the primary for the Assembly seat.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Keep NYC after-school programs affordable, while still paying workers fair wages
Here’s why we must advocate for increased funding.
New York City
Policy
New York City reaches deadline to show progress on rental voucher expansion
The City Council threatened to sue if the city didn’t take steps to implement rental voucher expansion by Feb. 7.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Helping New Yorkers age with autonomy, dignity and community
An Interview with JASA CEO Kathryn Haslanger
Albany Agenda
Policy
Eric Adams asks for state to cover at least half of migrant costs
The New York City mayor testified before state lawmakers at Albany’s annual “Tin Cup Day.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Let’s make New York a leader for equitable digital infrastructure
We can’t allow aesthetic concerns with Link5G poles to stand in the way of closing the digital divide.
Albany Agenda
Policy
It’s ‘Tin Cup Day,’ and Eric Adams has a wishlist
The New York City mayor wants continued mayoral control of schools and a deal to spur housing development.
Editor's Note
Opinion