Nonprofits

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Hudson Valley nonprofits partner on job opportunities for people with disablities

BRIDGES and Yes, She Can are collaborating on a store selling their products at the Palisades Center Mall.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Jerry Nadler’s outgoing chief of staff reflects on polarization, Israel and governing in the ‘Twitter age’

Amy Rutkin has worked in Congress for nearly 25 years. She says she used to have productive relationships with House Republicans’ staffers. That has changed.

Policy

Politics

Hochul announces attempt to address hate online amid rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia

The governor said she would put more resources toward social media surveillance on college campuses and pressure social media companies to curb hateful rhetoric.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: I was left off the Gen X list

City & State somehow missed including its editor-in-chief from its newest, and possibly coolest recognition.

Criminal Justice

Opinion

Opinion: It’s time to reinvest the savings from the Less is More Act

Five communities impacted by New York’s historic parole rules said investments in housing and mental health treatment services should be a priority.

Politics

Politics

Claire Cousin wants to be part of the NY Legislature’s progressive bloc

The lefty challenger to Assembly Member Didi Barrett got the Working Families Party’s early backing – and she’s demanding to be taken seriously.

Courts

Opinion

Opinion: A new congressional map in New York for 2024? A big ‘if’ and ‘when’

The state’s highest court heard arguments this week in a case that will determine whether the Independent Redistricting Commission can produce a new map of congressional districts.

Personality

Personality

Sue Serino is buzzing with ideas to improve Dutchess County

A Q&A with the former state senator on making the transition from lawmaker to executive.

Energy & Environment

Policy

After years of pushing, the Clean Slate Act becomes law

Business leaders, union organizers and law enforcement all attended the bill signing in Brooklyn.

Politics

Politics

Hochul again praises Jacobs at Democrats’ state committee meeting

The governor is standing by the state Democratic Party chair in the face of losses on Long Island.

Courts

Politics

To redistrict or not to redistrict – that is the question (again)

Democrats and Republicans made their cases before the Court of Appeals on the fate of the current congressional lines.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York needs better regulation of commercial surrogacy and sperm and egg donations

The growing assisted reproductive technology industry raises profound questions about ethics, informed consent and medical privacy. My new bill would address these issues.

Politics

Politics

NY lawmakers speak at DC rally in support of Israel

Rep. Ritchie Torres, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer were among the national leaders who spoke in support of Israel’s right to defend itself amid the ongoing war.

Politics

Politics

Despite losses on Long Island, Hochul is optimistic Dems will ‘get it right’ in 2024

At Somos, Brooklyn Dems Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn thanked the governor for keeping New York blue.

Politics

Politics

Annual Somos Shabbat event disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters

The event was held to celebrate Jewish and Hispanic unity - not billed as pro-Israel.