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.

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.

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.

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

New York State

Policy

Hochul signs climate bills, but advocates want more

As time runs out to meet the state’s climate goals, activists say both the governor and lawmakers can act with more urgency