Heard Around Town
Politics
Long Island Republican trio goes rogue, votes for Lee Zeldin for speaker of the House
The former rep and gubernatorial candidate still has a few fans in Congress.
News & Politics
Politics
Here’s how politicians are reacting to Inna Vernikov’s arrest
Gov. Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other politicians have weighed in.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A: Ron Kim’s latest update on nursing home deaths investigation
The Aging Committee chair talked about cooperating with the feds and the next steps for the 2024 legislative session.
New York State
Personality
Q&A: Building YIMBY support for affordable housing in New York City
A discussion with Annemarie Gray, executive director of the nonprofit Open New York.
New York State
Policy
González-Rojas reintroduces legislation to eliminate social worker testing requirement
The difficult clinical exam has been considered a barrier for people of color from working in their communities
New York State
Politics
Exclusive: Working Families Party endorses Claire Cousin for a Hudson Valley Assembly seat
She will take on Assembly Member Didi Barrett in the Democratic primary next year.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul declines to offer any support to Palestinian New Yorkers
As violence in Israel and Palestine escalates, Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued multiple statements in support of Israel and Jewish New Yorkers – but nothing for Palestinians.
Personality
Personality
City & State and Spectrum host event celebrating Latino leaders
The webinar featured comments from deputy mayor Ana Almanzar, HPD head Adolfo Carrión Jr., state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and other Hispanic voices in government.
Policy
Policy
Hochul, AG back bills regulating minors’ social media use
One bill would prohibit social media sites from showing algorithmic feeds to minors without parental consent, while another would limit data collection from users under 18.
Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The House speaker fight shows the New York GOP representatives’ true colors
Members of Congress like Anthony D’Esposito and Mike Lawler say they’re moderates, but they’re considering MAGA extremists for House speaker.
News & Politics
Politics
Suozzi enters congressional race as candidate to beat
The field isn’t clearing for the former Congress member, but Tom Suozzi’s campaign comes in with some tough-to-beat advantages
Cannabis
Policy
Long road ahead for legal cannabis market in New York
The Office of Cannabis Management has opened applications for legal cannabis businesses, but it will take time before there’s a fully-realized recreational market.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Building YIMBY support for affordable housing in NYC
A discussion with Annemarie Gray, executive director of the nonprofit Open New York.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
OPINION: Why the 90% deserve a hand up, not a handout
Here’s how a non-profit works with high-potential entrepreneurs to make America a land of opportunity for all.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: New York has a long way to go on wrongful convictions
Legislation approved by the state Senate and Assembly would create a working pathway to exoneration in our state.
New York State
Politics
Sources: Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District
The former member of Congress is making calls to his one-time colleagues and may announce as soon as next week that he will seek his old seat.
New York State
Politics
McCarthy’s exit may have limited impact on New York’s congressional races
While GOP dysfunction has been on full display, voters may have a short memory with next year’s crucial elections so far away.
Policy
Policy