Lawmakers want independent medical examiner’s office to investigate prison deaths
Lawmakers want independent medical examiner’s office to investigate prison deaths
PoliticsShow All
New York City
Eric Ulrich case will go to trial in September, 3 years after indictment
The former City Council member and Eric Adams administration commissioner was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges back in 2023.
New York City
As Trump launches attacks on Iran, Mamdani still lacks national security clearance
The mayor has promised to keep New Yorkers safe, but he’s still awaiting approval to know classified federal information.
Campaigns & Elections
SCOTUS sides with Malliotakis on redistricting case, in blow to NY Dems
New York City’s congressional districts, including Rep. Dan Goldman’s, all are but guaranteed to stay the same for the 2026 midterms.
Gambling
Casino bids placed big bets on New York City lobbying firms in 2025
Insights from the Lobbying Bureau’s annual report on government influence.
PolicyShow All
Energy & Environment
Activists dispute Hochul’s claims about cost of complying with climate law
A new report highlights potential benefits of a cap-and-invest program, including energy rebates for millions of households.
Policy
Clergy oppose Hochul’s car insurance reforms
Over a dozen clergy members signed onto a letter urging legislative leaders to reject the governor’s proposals they say would harm members of their parishes.
New York City Council
Mamdani admin says nil on World Cup plans
The New York City Council probed City Hall's preparation for the soccer tournament kicking off in a few months.
Policy
Could the Sunnyside Yard project, once rejected by AOC and local elected officials, be revived?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani pitched the massive project to President Donald Trump this week, and he said he got a positive reception. Back in Queens, however, the reactions were mixed.
PersonalityShow All
Interviews & Profiles
NYC’s outgoing Cultural Affairs Commish Laurie Cumbo focused on Black cultural institutions
In a Q&A, she reflected on the ups and downs of Eric Adams’ one term and said she saw her role as a way to undo historic wrongs by lifting up African diaspora art.
Interviews & Profiles
NYC Emergency Management Commish Christina Farrell has a plan
A conversation with the woman who’s taking over for Zach Iscol after two decades at the agency.
Heard Around Town
Dan Goldman is bringing a Lutheran pastor to the State of the Union
Immigration activist Fr. Fabian Arias plans to attend Trump’s speech. Other New York leaders are also sending messages with their guests.
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Trailblazers
The 2026 Trailblazers in Law
New York’s legal eagles making a difference
Who's Who
The 2026 Who’s Who in Affordable Housing
New Yorkers creating and preserving housing for low- or middle-income households.
OpinionShow All
Opinion
Opinion: A Black History Month call to reform New York’s mental health courts
The Treatment Court Expansion Act will help dismantle the racist systems that historically criminalized behavioral health diagnoses in Black communities.
Opinion
Opinion: How career pathways in health care help all generations of New Yorkers
SkillSpring helps connect young people to careers that allow them to stay in New York and build dignified lives while strengthening the workforce that cares for our aging population.
Opinion
Opinion: A racial equity plan must guide Mamdani’s budget process
Voters approved a New York City Commission On Racial Equity, but mayors haven’t listened.
Opinion
Opinion: Finish what we started – and stop making Long Islanders pay the price
Stopping the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project halfway through will only drive up costs and strand investments.
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NYN Media
Vera Institute names Insha Rahman president
Rahman helped win bail reform in New York and now hopes to help the Mamdani administration create a Department of Community Safety.
Education
Opinion: On the road to student loan forgiveness, New Yorkers need assistance
New York City should step up in response to the Trump administration.
NYN Media
Opinion: New York needs to require recess
At least 30 minutes of play per day for elementary school students would boost kids’ health and help Hochul hit her budget goals.
Nonprofits
A charter school leader says Trump administration policies are putting pressure on Black students
In an NYN Q&A, Dr. Curtis Palmore of United Charter High Schools reflects on DEI as Black History Month celebrates 100 years.
