Heard Around Town
Politics
Mondaire Jones critiques Dan Goldman’s moderate stance on health care reform
A recent debate highlighted more differences in the 10th Congressional District race.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
As New York City seeks contractors to aid asylum seekers, advocates decry continued mismanagement at shelters
The intake center is short of Spanish-speaking staff and some families are being shuffled between shelters and hotels, Legal Aid said Monday.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Penn Station art promises to ‘energize’ trips through the transit hub
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $22 billion redevelopment plan should do the same for the rest of the station and the area.
New York State
Policy
New York City declares state of emergency over monkeypox – what it means
The declaration is largely intended to send a message to the federal government to release additional vaccines more quickly, officials said.
New York City
Policy
As New York City seeks contractors to aid asylum seekers, advocates decry continued mismanagement at shelters
The intake center is short of Spanish-speaking staff and some families are being shuffled between shelters and hotels, Legal Aid said Monday.
New York City
Politics
Bay Ridge isn’t as conservative as you might think
Democrats have had success recently in the Brooklyn neighborhood – and will play a key role in NY-11.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
CPC launches philanthropic campaign, awards $500,000 to nonprofits
Ten organizations received funding to promote environmental justice, racial wealth equity, as well as provide COVID-19 relief resources.
Nonprofits
Breaking News
NYN Media
Procurement progress: NYC pays out $4.2 billion
Officials announced a new initiative had begun addressing the backlog of payments owed to contractors, primarily nonprofit service providers.
Policy
NYPA head says no thanks to building public renewables
The CEO of the state’s public energy authority said he doesn’t agree with legislation that would require it to build more renewable power plants.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eddie Gibbs launches NYC Democratic club for people with conviction histories
The first formerly incarcerated state representative’s new organization plans to endorse in this year’s elections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Tiffany Cabán raises alarm bells at Rikers Island
During an unscheduled visit alongside Council Member Sandy Nurse, Cabán said she witnessed concerning conditions during a heat wave.
New York State
Politics
In race for 23rd District, Nick Langworthy’s career – and the GOP’s brand – is at stake
The Republican congressional primary for the upstate district has pitted two candidates with similar ideologies and very different styles against each other.
New York State
Politics
In ‘one of the most competitive’ Long Island primaries in recent memory, five candidates vie to replace Tom Suozzi
The Democratic winner will need to defend the 3rd Congressional District Republicans are hoping to flip in November.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
SOMOS Community Care moves forward after helping NYC’s most vulnerable residents during COVID-19
The nonprofit bills itself as the largest, physician-led network in the five boroughs.
Politics
Politics
No IDC NY to back Gustavo Rivera in state Senate District 33
The coalition said it would not support Miguelina Camilo because of her donations to ex-IDC member Marisol Alcantara.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Three onboarding best practices for post-COVID-19 hires
If your nonprofit’s onboarding process hasn’t undergone a refresh recently, consider these critical changes that will resonate with new employees.
New York State
Policy
Putting the state’s COVID-19 response under a microscope
An independent review by consultants plans to analyze key points of failure – like the state’s nursing home policies.
Heard Around Town
Politics