News & Politics
Politics
Brooklyn Museum director not the only prominent New Yorker targeted with vandalism
Several elected officials have seen their offices vandalized with red paint over the Israel-Hamas war.
Policy
Policy
Here’s how to vote in New York’s action-packed primaries
Election Day is June 25, but New Yorkers have nine days of early voting to participate before then.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer criticizes Bowman for missing procedural House vote
Bowman was one of six Democrats who were not present for a rules vote related to the National Defense Authorization Act.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In debate, Latimer charges Bowman favors only Black and brown constituents
The representative fired back that the Westchester County executive having a “few Black friends” doesn’t make him “anti-racist.”
Health Care
Policy
Report: Two-thirds of licensed registered nurses are active in New York state
The findings, released at Mother Cabrini Foundation’s Healthier Communities, Healthier People summit, reveal staffing shortages felt most strongly in acute care hospitals.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sarahana Shrestha and Gabi Madden spar over local issues in debate
The socialist Assembly member defended her record in office and argued she has brought money back to the district.
Health Care
Policy
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to release report addressing statewide nursing shortage
The foundation will unveil the study at its upcoming Healthier Communities, Healthier People summit at the Museum of the City of New York, presented by City & State.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Nancy Goroff wants another shot in the 1st District. John Avlon says he’s more viable.
The Democratic congressional primary will decide who challenges GOP Rep. Nick LaLota in the eastern Long Island district.
Albany Agenda
Policy
The bills that passed and failed to pass in the last week of session
Landmark new social media regulations for kids passed the Legislature, but the NY HEAT Act didn’t make it past the finish line.
Nonprofits
Policy
NYN Media’s 2024 Opcon highlights best practices for nonprofit operations
Experts gathered to discuss investments in automation, improved communications and more.
News & Politics
Politics
Senior staffer on 2022 Maloney campaign confirms existence of Mondaire Jones phone call
The former staffer said they heard Sean Patrick Maloney call Jones and offer to drop out of the NY-17 primary.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: NY needs a student mental health system that works for students
Gov. Kathy Hochul has made a strong start, but improvements are needed.
Policy
Policy
MTA confirms congestion pricing won’t go into effect on June 30
Lawmakers have not found an alternative source of funding for the MTA, and the agency said it will have to cut programs if the governor doesn’t let congestion pricing go into effect.
Westchester
Politics
George Latimer’s run against Bowman splits grassroots activist groups in Westchester
Former Latimer supporters are launching a new group called “Westchester Progressives" to show support for Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Personality
Personality
On Sneaker Day, Albany kicks back
Marking the second annual celebration of casual footwear at the state Capitol.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul’s IOU plan for the MTA may be DOA
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants the state Legislature to pass a bill providing the MTA with an IOU in lieu of congestion pricing revenue, but many lawmakers and advocates oppose it.
News & Politics
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney offered to withdraw from 2022 NY-17 primary, but Mondaire Jones turned him down
In a previously unreported conversation, Maloney offered to withdraw from the Democratic primary so that Jones could continue representing NY-17, but Jones declined so he could run in a different district.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Will the MTA board put the brakes on congestion pricing?
Four members of the MTA board have said that they disagree with Hochul’s decision to suspend congestion pricing, but Hochul seems likely to get her way.
News & Politics
Politics
Yet another former Bronx lawmaker joins Montefiore
The borough’s hospital system is staffing up with well-connected politicos.
Health Care
Policy