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Politics
What’s in it for Jessica Tisch?
She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s why.
Heard Around Town
Mayoral candidates each support ‘City of Yes’ the most
Before a pivotal committee vote on the Adams administration’s marquee housing proposal, his rivals are all in – and want to do even more!
NYPD
Jessica Tisch appointed NYPD commissioner
An alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department.
New York City Council
Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy
The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.
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Policy
NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
Energy & Environment
While New York remains determined to meet ambitious climate goals, experts warn of rising costs
Attendees at City and State’s 2024 Clean Energy Summit gathered to discuss the challenges.
Education
1 in 8 NYC public school kids was homeless last school year
That’s a record high of more than 146,000 kids, and the figure is partly driven by a surge of migrants to the city.
Nonprofits
New York’s MWBE programs should be safe from Trump
At City & State’s Government Procurement Conference, New York City and state officials said there was little reason to worry.
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New York City
Jennifer Walden Weprin makes a comeback
The well-connected cultural affairs executive lands a new job.
Personality
Adding more New York political balloons to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
As if the Thanksgiving holiday needs more politics.
Interviews & Profiles
Charting new lines of power generation for New York, using renewables
How the New York Power Authority and its CEO Justin Driscoll are working to help the state meet its climate goals.
New York State
Clean Slate Act goes into effect today
A Q&A with bill sponsor state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, and how the law might affect his 2025 New York City mayoral campaign.
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Power Lists
The 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100
New York’s most influential female leaders.
Power Lists
The 2024 Upstate Power 100
The New York leaders revitalizing Rust Belt cities and reimagining rural regions.
OpinionShow All
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Threats of mass deportations creates uncertainty and uneasiness, even for migrants legally in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has the option of broadly invoking the Alien Enemies Act beyond the “invasions” of gangs and cartels from El Salvador, Mexico and Venezuela.
Nonprofits
Opinion: Nonprofits keep New York running, but the city’s pushing them off a cliff
The city’s failure to pay nonprofit contractors on time is harming the social safety net.
Opinion
Opinion: Our veterans deserve better
We can honor the men and women who served our country by prohibiting housing discrimination against veterans and guaranteeing them legal representation in civil matters.
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