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Politics
Manhattan congressional candidate publishes a porn video to highlight his sex positive platform
Mike Itkis is running against Rep. Jerry Nadler, and wants to legalize sex work.
New York City
Policy
NYC schools chancellor defends yeshivas
Schools Chancellor David Banks stands by findings that a Brooklyn yeshiva is providing “substantially equivalent” education after the state found the opposite.
Policy
Policy
What are New York City’s three racial equity ballot proposals?
Voters will decide on a set of initiatives that would set up a framework for addressing institutional racial inequities.
New York City
Policy
Electeds rally for universal child care bills package
The event was held in support of a set of bills that will make child care more affordable and accessible.
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NYN Media
Electeds rally for universal childcare bills package
The legislation, which will make childcare more affordable and accessible, is expected to pass the City Council.
New York City
Politics
Hochul wants fed to “take ownership” of NYC’s migrant crisis
The governor passed on Mayor Eric Adams’ request for additional financial assistance from the state, noting the city isn’t cash strapped while taking in asylum-seekers.
Policy
Policy
What is Eric Adams’ internet master plan?
Big Apple Connect will provide NYCHA residents with free internet and cable. But critics said solving the digital divide requires more than a subsidy program.
New York City
Personality
Eric Adams’ highest-paid lieutenants wield the power of City Hall
Here are the deputy mayors, senior advisers and high-level staffers who earn more than $200K.
Nonprofits
Policy
How is the Adams Administration doing on procurement reform?
New York City’s payment delays threaten nonprofits.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Real Talk: How is the Adams Administration doing on procurement reform?
New York City’s payment delays threaten nonprofits.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Outdoor dining proposal would ban roadway dining for half the year
An updated New York City Council bill to make Open Restaurants permanent could advance thanks to the dismissal of a recent lawsuit against the program.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams declares state of emergency for asylum-seeker crisis
The mayor said at this rate, the shelter census could exceed 100,000 next year.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bronx rezoning gets the go-ahead from local council member
Is member deference over? Marjorie Velázquez didn’t want to find out.
Policy
Policy
NYC Districting Commission (finally) submits maps to the City Council
Minor changes to the map were enough to move it through, ahead of the Dec. 7 deadline
New York City
Politics
Al Taylor, Inez Dickens among many names looking to unseat Kristin Richardson Jordan in 2023
A crowded field may be forming in Harlem against the socialist New York City Council Member.
New York City
Policy
Bronx officials left flummoxed by Orchard Beach debacle
Elected reps from the borough that’s home to the original parking lot site for an asylum-seeker tent shelter expressed confusion and relief.
New York City
Policy
Plans for a Randall’s Island tent city draw familiar criticism
As the city struggles to host thousands of incoming asylum-seekers, a pivot to build a tent city on Randall’s Island still poses concerns about extreme weather and accessibility, some lawmakers and advocates said.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams: City is prepared, but unlikely to ‘pivot’ after weekend flooding at Bronx tent shelter site
The mayor said safety is paramount, and shelter construction will proceed as planned.
Politics
Politics
Take two: The Brooklyn Democratic Party tries to host a functional meeting
County leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, who is expected to be reelected, said members pleaded with her to stay on.
New York City
Policy