New York State
Policy
What is the Environmental Bond Act?
Voters this November will decide whether or not to greenlight a $4.2 billion piece of environmental legislation.
New York City
Politics
Al Taylor, Inez Dickens among many names looking to unseat Kristin Richardson Jordan in 2023
A crowded field may be forming in Harlem against the socialist New York City Council Member.
Economic Development
Policy
Chip maker to build $100B manufacturing site near Syracuse
Micron’s commitment would mark one of the first major new investments by semiconductor companies following the passage of billions in incentives under legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul this summer.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Pat Ryan had a big fundraising quarter, but outside spending is bigger in his race against Colin Schmitt
Candidates in the competitive 18th Congressional District previewed their campaign finances before the filing deadline
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Plans for a Randall’s Island tent city draw familiar criticism
As the city struggles to host thousands of incoming asylum-seekers, a pivot to build a tent city on Randall’s Island still poses concerns about extreme weather and accessibility, some lawmakers and advocates said.
New York City
Policy
Bronx officials left flummoxed by Orchard Beach debacle
Elected reps from the borough that’s home to the original parking lot site for an asylum-seeker tent shelter expressed confusion and relief.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit uses trauma-informed architecture to serve vulnerable families
The architectural designs were incorporated into the reopening of the Genovese Family Life Center run by SCO Family of Services in Jamaica, Queens.
New York City
Policy
Plans for a Randall’s Island tent city draw familiar criticism
As the city struggles to host thousands of incoming asylum-seekers, a pivot to build a tent city on Randall’s Island still poses concerns about extreme weather and accessibility, some lawmakers and advocates said.
Policy
Curbside composting program billed as nation's biggest gets underway
New York City launched the collection program for waste like food scraps and yard debris in Queens. The city's sanitation department is relying on a range of tactics to get buy-in from residents.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Asylum-seekers could fill New York City job vacancies
Migrants who get this far have earned their place in a city “built by immigrants.”
New York State
Policy
Community health clinics set to lose critical $100M funding stream
A little-known federal initiative, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, supports services that wouldn’t otherwise get reimbursed.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Maritza Silva-Farrell on leading ALIGN
The ED discusses advocating for workers’ rights, battling Amazon’s corporate power, and building coalitions for renewable energy.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Brooklyn Democratic Party chair reelected, after reformist challenge from her Assembly colleague
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn won a second term, after another disorganized slog of a meeting.
Nonprofits
Special Report
NYN Media
With asylum seekers’ arrival in NYC, shelter advocates worry the city will cut legal corners
The mayor’s plan to temporarily house some arrivals outside the city shelter system, with its stringent criteria, has advocates on alert.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams: City is prepared, but unlikely to ‘pivot’ after weekend flooding at Bronx tent shelter site
The mayor said safety is paramount, and shelter construction will proceed as planned.
New York State
Policy
Can Republicans hinder absentee voting in New York a month from Election Day?
The state constitution prohibits no-excuse absentee voting. The state GOP is suing to stop people from being able to use fear of COVID-19 as an excuse to request a mail-in ballot.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2022 Nonprofit Power 100
The public officials, philanthropic leaders and nonprofit executives leading the sector in New York.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Domestic Violence Awareness Month arrives in the worst year for gender justice in recent U.S. history
The repeal of Roe v. Wade, among other events, have made 2022 catastrophic for women and pregnant people, leaving Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant and impoverished women, trans and non-binary people to suffer at disproportionately high levels.
New York City
Policy
With asylum seekers’ arrival in NYC, shelter advocates worry the city will cut legal corners
The mayor’s plan to temporarily house some arrivals outside the city shelter system, with its stringent criteria, has advocates on alert.
New York City
Personality