New York State

Politics

New York City’s suburbs are moving in opposite directions

Westchester Democrats were largely unscathed in the November election, but Long Island Dems got walloped.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Assembly Member Amy Paulin explains how to get hundreds of bills signed into law

She’s one of the most prolific lawmakers in Albany, and the Westchester Democrat is showing no signs of slowing down.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: How nonprofits have the power to close New York’s digital divide

The need to close the digital literacy gap that affects low-income New Yorkers, older adults and people of color is vital for the access of essential services and opportunities delivered by nonprofits.

News & Politics

Politics

Suozzi emerges as big winner with SALT changes

The Long Island Democrat is among the moderates happy about reversing a controversial 2017 change to the federal tax code.

News & Politics

Politics

Lawmakers, legal experts react to Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict

A jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on Friday on all five charges in the shooting of three men at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.

Politics

Politics

Cuomo’s lawyer asks James to recuse herself from probes

The ex-governor’s attorney Rita Glavin said the state Attorney General ‘forced’ Cuomo’s resignation.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

New law allows human trafficking survivors to clear their records

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act, legislation supported by more than 100 organizations.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race

Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.

News & Politics

Politics

March toward good cause eviction continues in Poughkeepsie

As statewide tenant organizers announce their legislative agenda, another upstate city approved new tenant protections.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG

The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.

Health Care

Policy

7,000 New Yorkers need a kidney. New legislation could make it easier to donate.

Two bills to incentivize kidney donations could save hundreds of lives a year — but supporters say it’s tough to get the Legislature to prioritize the issue.

Housing

Policy

New York requests nearly $1 billion in additional Emergency Rental Assistance funds

The request comes as the state has spent nearly all of the $2.4 billion in funds that it initially received.

New York State

Politics

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown faces backlash after winning write-in campaign

Progressives say the movement to oust Brown from the Democratic National Committee serves as a warning to the establishment.

Politics

Politics

Hochul adds more Latinos to her administration

The governor is diversifying her Cabinet and appealing to key constituencies in her bid for a full term.