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Senator Gustavo Rivera on healthcare being a human right
Gustavo is seeking reelection in his newly drawn 33rd state senate district in the Bronx.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Another bill to ban horse carriages gets introduced in the new City Council
Council Member Bob Holden and NYCLASS are teaming up on the latest attempt to keep the beasts of burden out of Central Park
New York State
Politics
Rep. Grace Meng endorses Robert Zimmerman in 3rd Congressional District
The state’s House delegation is split, since Rep. Tom Suozzi has endorsed Josh Lafazan as his successor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Elizabeth Crowley raises over $500,000 in campaign for state Senate
She more than tripled the haul of her socialist competitor, Kristen Gonzalez.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Understanding the nuances of mental health are key for COVID-19 recovery
The 2022-23 State Budget showed a clear indication that New York policymakers have been paying attention to concerns levied by health care providers during the pandemic, but more must be done.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio returns to City Hall to call for new COVID-19 strategy
The former mayor’s campaign events took him to City Hall Park for his second press conference this week.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul and Adams shift away from fearful gun violence rhetoric
Both have recently attributed their anti-gun violence efforts to a decrease in shootings, but stats show gun crimes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Politics
Politics
Allegedly fraudulent petitions cost Lee Zeldin a third ballot line in November
The state Board of Elections invalidated the Republican and Conservative gubernatorial nominee’s petitions to also appear on the Independence Party line.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Maloney opens Upper West Side campaign office – across the street from Nadler’s
The two incumbents, who are now opponents, are facing off on West 72nd Street.
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Broadway aficionado, former Suffolk County Legislator Susan Berland seeks state senate seat
Susan's evolution into public service, raising four kids in Dix Hills, and why she's inspired by Tommy the pinball wizard.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Frank Carone, Eric Adams’ chief of staff, visiting Israel with NYC delegation
It’s the third international trip this year for the mayor’s aide.
New York City
Politics
Rivera, Niou, Goldman form top tier in new 10th Congressional District poll
De Blasio near last and more than a quarter of likely voters are undecided, according to Data for Progress.
Policy
Policy
New York City’s first women-majority council to take on abortion access
The City Council will consider bills to allow people to sue for abortion interference and prohibit city resources for enforcement of other states’ restrictions among other actions.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Thousands of detained New Yorkers are eligible to vote. Few likely will.
A lack of reporting and adequate voter assistance materials that plagues jail facilities throughout the state leaves doubts that many incarcerated individuals will cast ballots in the upcoming primary elections
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: NYN Media gets a new look
We’ve refreshed our website to improve on the user experience and better showcase news and opinion for New York’s nonprofit community.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams said he has only been to his ‘secret’ office four times
Adams downplayed a report released Wednesday revealing he has another office in a high-rise building just blocks from City Hall.
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Council Member Vickie Paladino's Small Business Tour of Northeast Queens
Vickie's spent her entire life in the neighborhood she now represents.
New York State
Politics
New York’s new ethics agency is still taking shape
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will be tasked with policing public officials. But lawmakers are still the ones appointing them.
Editor's Note
Opinion