Policy
Policy
Mamdani doubles down on pied-à-terre tax following legal blow
New York City was ordered to start its rollout of the tax on luxury second homes from scratch. The Mamdani administration is appealing.
Childcare
With contract sunsetting, parenting nonprofit implores Mamdani administration to renew funding
Power of Two’s $1.5 million contract with the city’s Administration for Children’s Services ends today. Council members, nonprofit leaders want the Mamdani admin to renew it.
Policy
Mamdani’s plan to fight antisemitism includes PSAs, funding for synagogues
The New York City mayor’s commitments come in a new strategy to combat antisemitism that declines to define antisemitism.
NYN Media
Restler joins the neverending war against late nonprofit payments
The New York City Council contracts chair is introducing a new agenda to tackle an old issue.
New York City Council
The City Council has subpoenaed Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI
It’s the first time Speaker Julie Menin has used the body’s subpoena power.
Labor
State unemployment system to get massive upgrades
To make those happen, the system will be down for nine to 12 days starting Nov. 2.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: Bill de Blasio’s record in addressing a Tale of Two Cities
Economist James Parrott evaluates the New York City mayor’s progress on closing the inequality gap.
Opinion
Opinion: What ‘9 to 5’ still says about work
New York should honor the late Dolly Parton on this 9/25.
Education
Will AI ban for NYC students exacerbate the city’s digital divide?
Education experts and advocates weigh in on the potential equity drawbacks of banning artificial intelligence in classrooms through 8th grade.
NYN Media
Opinion: New York’s wealthiest universities need to finally pitch in
It’s time to revisit Mamdani’s proposal to have NYU and Columbia help fund CUNY.
Events
Mamdani’s EDC head warns against ‘unbridled growth’ in first big speech
Government veteran Tony Shorris spoke at a City & State summit, one week after starting at the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Technology
NYC Council summons Open AI and Anthropic to AI hearing
Freaked out about AI? The New York City Council is too.
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New York City
Federal workers still don’t want to move to Jersey – but looks like they’ll have to
The new headquarters for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District and North Atlantic Division will be in Jersey City.
Immigration
NYC sues feds over ‘public charge’ rule
Immigration nonprofits joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration to back the suit
Events
Wine at grocery stores could be back on the 2027 shopping list
Lawmakers and more discussed updating New York’s alcohol laws at a half-day forum.
New York City Council
It could get easier for press passes to get revoked
The New York City Council is pushing a bill following outrage over “Mangionistas” with press credentials.
Policy
Lawmakers, health advocates prepare to spar over bill to enforce flavored vape ban
The governor must decide to sign or veto the measure by the end of the year.
New York City
Never forget: Betrayals of 9/11 first responders have lingered for 25 years
Since the terrorist attacks, police officers, firefighters and survivors have had to fight for health justice.
New York City
State audit finds room for improvement in NYC’s AI governance
A new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found New York City has only partially implemented 2023 recommendations on how government should use AI.
Policy
Immigrant advocates have plans for ONA’s new funding
A new memo from the Care for Immigrant Families coalition recommends expanding emergency deportation defense services.
