Politics
Politics
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s time as Brooklyn Democratic leader may be nearing its end
Facing a legacy of division, the history-making Assembly member hasn’t said whether she will seek another term in September.
Gun Control
Policy
Here’s how New York’s concealed carry law is ‘vulnerable’ to litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling sought to eliminate subjectivity from the licensing standards, but the state’s counter rules introduce new requirements that could be open to interpretation by licensing agencies.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How New York’s highest court has veered right
A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in the most recent term, impacting criminal defendants, workers and people suing police
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams wants New York to learn to live with COVID. The city scrapped its guide map for how to do that.
New York City said it is reevaluating its color-coded COVID alert system, even as the city has seen a rise in cases and the BA.5 variant taking hold.
News & Politics
Politics
New York’s true two-person race for governor
The WFP has replaced Jumaane Williams with Gov. Kathy Hochul on the ballot, removing the last true third party candidate from the November election
Policy
Policy
How New York’s highest court has veered right
A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in the most recent term, impacting criminal defendants, workers and people suing police.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Engage with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection on social media: Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga
Mayuga talks protecting food delivery workers and raising her "Filorican" kids - Filipino & Puerto Rican!
Heard Around Town
Politics
Pat Ryan runs an abortion ad, hoping to make reproductive rights a focus in the NY-19 special election
Marc Molinaro, a Republican, faced this before in his 2018 gubernatorial run against Andrew Cuomo.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Dianne Morales on what went wrong in her mayoral campaign
The 2021 progressive candidate explains what was going on in her personal life when her run for New York City Hall began unraveling.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jerry Nadler endorsed by 1199SEIU in competitive race against Carolyn Maloney
The backing of the powerful healthcare workers’ union further solidifies Nadler as the progressive pick in the race.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
92NY launches large scale renovation of historic NYC campus
The nonprofit announces a major post-COVID-19 re-branding and transformation
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In race for governor, Zeldin walks a fine line between Trump and moderates
After playing heavily to his Trump GOP base in the primary, Rep. Lee Zeldin now must balance that base with anti-Trump moderates if he wants to win.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Craig's List founder Craig Newmark and other key New York tech innovators join Skye on the red carpet
City & State NY's inaugural Above & Beyond: Innovators Awards.
Policy
Policy
NYC Ferry is taking on water, audit finds
Comptroller audit finds $224 million in undisclosed expenditures during the previous administration.
Labor
Policy
NYC rolls out 20% pay jump for lifeguards in wake of dire shortages
Amid a national lifeguard shortage, city officials have agreed to increase wages and expedite training for lifeguards in order to staff public pools and beaches.
New York City
Politics
How does redistricting work in New York City?
Buckle up for another round of legislative map re-drawing, this time for New York City’s 51 Council districts.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Kids and communities at risk without expanded mental health services
We need to invest in better training for anyone who comes in contact with children in mental crisis
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
CIA Counterterrorism pro Matt Castelli running for Congress against Elise Stefanik
As a result of the January 6 attack on the Capitol, Castelli launches his campaign to put country over party.
New York State
Policy