Housing
Policy
Behind the Adams administration’s Albany housing strategy
After mixed results in previous sessions, the mayor came away with everything he wanted for housing in the latest state budget. Here’s how they got their act together.
News & Politics
Policy
NYC Council votes to expand authority over mayoral appointments
The vote escalates a simmering power struggle between the council and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Heard Around Town
Politics
City Council District 2 candidate rakes in over $26k in donations
Community Board 3 Chair Andrea Gordillo is getting a head start in what promises to be a competitive primary for the open seat.
New York City
Policy
New data: Demand for IDNYC cards increased during migrant influx
Asylum-seekers had been struggling to get appointments, but that shortage has begun to ease in recent weeks.
Heard Around Town
Politics
David Banks gets compliments from City Council on his performance in DC
The schools chancellor “did us proud,” one progressive said.
Education
Policy
City Council, Adams admin spar over early childhood education cuts
The program is more popular than ever – and it’s facing a $170 million budget reduction.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams’ message to challengers: ‘Don’t worry about me’
The mayor defended his record against criticism from primary opponent state Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
New York City
Policy
More baby changing stations have been installed at New York City parks
The city is ahead of schedule in its goal to equip nearly every parks bathroom by 2027.
Education
Policy
David Banks testifies on antisemitism in schools before House subcommittee
Congress has been a tough place to visit for educational leaders recently.
Budget
Policy
Homeless and social services funding cuts reexamined by City Council
Amid a period of heightened tension between the mayor and the council, the final stretch of the budget process begins with a theatrical introduction.
Protests
Policy
More than two-thirds of protesters arrested at Columbia and City College released with summonses
The majority of protesters have been released with summonses, but Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is charging 46 Columbia protesters with trespassing and 22 City College protesters with burglary.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul promises in-person college graduation ceremonies as Columbia protests escalate
The governor said she does not want universities to cancel their in-person commencement ceremonies due to security concerns.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Report: Nail salon technicians have higher rate of reproductive health issues
The study comes as proposed legislation would create protections for these workers, typically Asian and Latin American immigrants already subject to poor working conditions.
News & Politics
Politics
Columbia looks to suspend pro-Palestine protesters as House Democrats demand ‘decisive action’
The Ivy League university announced Monday night that it has begun suspending students who refused to leave a pro-Palestine encampment on campus.
Policy
Policy
Mayor Adams unveils $111.6 billion executive budget
The mayor’s budget proposal reverses cuts to the NYPD, but not public libraries.
Education
Policy
Nearly 30,000 students shut out of city’s popular summer school program
Roughly 138,000 families applied for just 110,000 slots in the program, and funding shortfalls threaten to shrink the program.
Albany Agenda
Politics
This was finally Eric Adams’ year in Albany
Gov. Kathy Hochul helped deliver key wins for her partner in New York City.
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