2025 Winners & Losers of the Year
2025 Winners & Losers of the Year
Hello Zohran Mamdani and Julie Menin. Goodbye Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams.
PoliticsShow All
New York City Council
Paladino slammed for Islamophobic statements
The New York City Council member called for the “expulsion of Muslims from Western nations.” The outgoing speaker called for “disciplinary action.”
2026 New York state elections
Everyone’s waiting on Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal is a shoe-in to succeed state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, but she still hasn’t decided whether to run.
Heard Around Town
Glick endorses Lasher for NY-12
The first out gay member of the state Legislature is throwing her support behind Nadler’s protégé.
Politics
DSA will consider endorsing Espaillat challenger at candidate forum
Endorsing Darializa Avila Chevalier could set up another fight between DSA and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who counts Rep. Adriano Espaillat as an ally.
PolicyShow All
Technology
Could self-driving cars be on a collision course with Zohran Mamdani?
The incoming mayor has not weighed in on the autonomous vehicles that have taken other cities by storm. But he’s certain to face pressure to do so, from both the industry and taxi workers.
Policy
Mamdani wants to end homeless encampment sweeps to focus on housing. HUD funding chaos will complicate his plans
In a major policy change, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to shift funding away from long-term shelter and add work requirements for short-term shelters.
Policy
Hochul and legislative leaders play game of chicken with AI regulations
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to rewrite the RAISE Act with language nearly identical to a California law, a hard no for lawmakers.
Policy
Lawmakers seek to expand New York Power Authority board
The proposal to expand the board was originally included in the 2023 Build Public Renewables Act but stripped out during budget negotiations.
PersonalityShow All
Interviews & Profiles
Mark Levine talks Jewish community’s ‘deliberate show of defiance’ following Sydney attack
“We have even more reason to be open and public and out there, celebrating this holiday, celebrating who we are, literally shining a candle in the darkness,” the incoming New York City comptroller said.
New York City
Breaking down 90 years of pay raises for New York City Council members
Adjusted for inflation, pay for the representatives hasn’t gone up that much in the past few decades.
New York City
Exit Interview: Carlina Rivera is advocating for affordable housing on Mamdani’s transition team
She has returned to grassroots organizing after stepping down early from the New York City Council.
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Power ListsShow All
Publisher's Section
The 2025 Responsible 100
New Yorkers who are making the world a better place.
Health Care
The 2025 Top Mental Health Care Providers
Medical and nonprofit organizations meeting New Yorkers’ mental health needs
Power Lists
The 2025 Women Power 100
Leaders determining the course of New York politics and government.
OpinionShow All
Opinion
Opinion: Universal child care is big business for small businesses
Providing free child care is a strategic investment that will deliver immediate opportunities and economic benefits for New York City’s small businesses.
Opinion
Opinion: New York City needs a new operating system
Here are six recommendations for improving the city’s IT strategy and management.
Opinion
Opinion: The IBX is a lifeline for Brooklyn College, CUNY and New York City
Connecting underserved neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens will make college more accessible to thousands of people.
Opinion
Opinion: City leaders must continue the work to protect and strengthen NYC’s nonprofits
For years, nonprofits have suffered from a complex municipal contracting and payment system that has made their work unnecessarily difficult.
MagazineShow All
NYN MediaShow All
NYN Media
Opinion: The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act gives older adults a fighting chance to stay in their homes
Passing a bill to give nonprofit developers a better chance to buy properties could result in more affordable housing being preserved.
NYN Media
New York City has reduced its nonprofit contract backlog by 52% this year
A Q&A with Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services Executive Director Michael Sedillo.
NYN Media
Best corporate practices for supporting nonprofits during a ‘state of emergency’
An interview with Raised By Us Executive Director Jessica Sloan on how to leverage volunteerism in support of the sector.
Interviews & Profiles
Increasing inclusion in the city’s contracting process
An interview with NYC Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael Garner.
