Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Council race in new majority Asian American district heats up
New York City’s redistricting process created a new majority Asian American district in Brooklyn, and three first-time candidates are off to the races already.
Policy
Policy
Zoning fights may become political liabilities in upcoming 2023 NYC Council primaries
Everyone is talking about building new housing. With rezonings under the microscope, will development sway City Council elections?
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC leaders acknowledge 22% increase in overall crime, while pointing to signs of progress
Year-end data from the NYPD reports that homicides and shootings declined in 2022. Leaders say the last three months of the year pointed to even more promising signs ahead.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Top Black electeds met to talk about crime, but they don’t have much to say yet
Rev. Al Sharpton brought some of New York’s leaders together for a closed door discussion.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Minimum wage proposal for NYC app-based food delivery workers raises concerns
The data backing minimum pay rules has several red flags and needs a closer look to ensure workers’ interests are fairly represented.
News & Politics
Politics
'New York has done its share,' Eric Adams says on migrant crisis
The mayor is making direct calls for action from the federal government to address the influx of asylum seekers, many of whom have landed in New York City.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Survey: Asian American community members want diverse and integrated schools
A Coalition for Asian American Children and Families report found positive interest in school integration within the AAPI community.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has had a few good weeks
Bragg talked discovery reform, mental health and targeting gun crimes.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Housing Works opens New York’s first recreational marijuana dispensary
Proceeds go towards helping the nonprofit fulfill its mission. Here’s everything you need to know.
New York City
Policy
How to buy weed legally in New York
The first dispensary selling recreational use marijuana in the state has opened in Manhattan. Here’s everything you need to know.
Politics
Politics
Lying isn’t a crime, so will George Santos face any consequences?
The Long Island Republican is set to take his seat in Congress next week, despite fabricating his entire resume.
New York City
Policy
New York City government lifts residency requirements for some lawyer positions amid shortage
Certain attorneys have been added to a list of hard-to-recruit civil service titles that are exempt from the city’s residency requirements.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York finally has momentum on housing and it’s time for a breakthrough
We need a comprehensive statewide strategy that sets clear expectations for where and how much we need to build.
New York City
Politics
What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
News & Politics
Politics
With asylum-seekers in the spotlight, mayor and council battle over city finances
New York City Council members responded with outrage over the mayor’s requests to fork over discretionary funding.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Proposed parks legislation points to path forward on capital process reform
The measures would unlock much-needed community open space across the city and save the Parks Department millions of dollars.
Heard Around Town
Policy
City Council finally gets its sexual harassment audit
Years in the making, the audit was meant to address concerns about a hostile work environment after two members received allegations of sexual misconduct.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams got some stuff done
Ten things the NYC mayor got done in his first year – and some of the items he hasn’t followed through on yet.
New York City
Policy
NYC leaders call for money, and a plan, as more migrants arrive from the Mexican border
While buses of migrants arrived in Manhattan, the City Council held a hearing on the city’s response to asylum-seekers
Opinion
Opinion