Budget
Policy
Eric Adams’ preliminary budget, by the numbers.
The $102.7 billion proposal includes mandated 5% cuts for all city agencies.
Budget
Policy
This year’s budget dance begins, amid tensions between mayor and City Council
The initial spending proposal for fiscal year 2024 will take thousands of vacant city jobs off the books.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers welcome Hochul’s $1 billion to address mental health
Hochul released some details of her plan ahead of her State of the State address Tuesday.
Policy
Policy
Kathy Hochul’s State of the State is out. What’s in it for NYC?
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wants to replace an affordable housing tax incentive and revisit one of Mayor Eric Adams’ top priorities: bail reform.
Policy
Policy
Zoning fights may become political liabilities in upcoming 2023 NYC Council primaries
Everyone is talking about building new housing. With rezonings under the microscope, will development sway City Council elections?
Policy
Policy
At 57 New York hospitals, safe staffing law falls apart
Before thousands of New York City nurses prepared to strike, a new staffing law produced disagreements in about 1 in 4 New York hospitals – exacerbating a morale crisis that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics
Personality
2022 in a nutshell: Our top 10 articles of the year
As we leave 2022 behind, let’s not forget to remember the year’s top headlines.
New York City
Politics
What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
New York State
Policy
Hochul nominates LaSalle to be chief judge, angering NY Senate progressives
Several state senators have come out publicly opposing the judge saying he is too conservative.
New York State
Policy
As NY lawmakers boost their pay by $32K, how many of their staffers make $32K total?
State Senate staffers working to unionize are calling attention to their low pay while their bosses boost their salaries.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Passing the Grieving Families Act will drive up insurance rates for all
The legislation awaiting Gov. Kath Hochul’s signature would be a reckless departure from the current law.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Proposed parks legislation points to path forward on capital process reform
The measures would unlock much-needed community open space across the city and save the Parks Department millions of dollars.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams got some stuff done
Ten things the NYC mayor got done in his first year – and some of the items he hasn’t followed through on yet.
New York State
Policy
What’s on the agenda for the 2023 legislative session in New York?
Everyone’s talking about housing – and still fighting over bail.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Will Eric Adams’ mandate to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill persons work?
Mental health professionals offered mixed reviews on the mandate which already has caused a backlash with advocates for persons suffering from mental illness.
Policy
Policy
The costs of New York’s stadiums
The new Willets Point soccer stadium will be privately funded, but since 1968, Madison Square Garden hasn’t been paying property taxes.
Policy
Policy
Post-election, it’s veto season for Kathy Hochul
The New York governor has vetoed 39 bills aimed at creating commissions and task forces because of their financial impact.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A “missed opportunity” in using data for New York City social services, report says
A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.
Policy
Policy
New York City will cut some of its 21,000 vacant government positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Policy
Policy