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Anatomy of an apology

A restorative justice practitioner examines Will Smith’s latest message regarding the infamous "Oscar slap."

Opinion

Opinion

Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education

With a boom in tech jobs during the pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.

New York City

Policy

New York City’s real estate subsidy program is dead. What should a revived version look like?

Should developers get a shorter tax exemption period? Be made to offer more deeply affordable units? These details will determine if the 421-a program reemerges.

Nonprofits

Opinion

Commentary: Would you trade part of your future income to learn a more lucrative skill?

One Queens nonprofit's income-sharing program promises to elevate people into higher-paying jobs through training, and they want New York City to get on board.

New York City

Politics

10th District campaigns dogged by what-ifs after Goldman victory

Dan Goldman spent his way to a win in the open seat in Congress, and the left is pointing fingers. But would candidates dropping out have stopped the first-time candidate?

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Expanding student outreach after COVID-19

Job Corps, which offers free educational and vocational programs to economically disadvantaged youth, looks to reach more Latino students after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

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NYN Media

Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education

With a boom in tech jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.

New York City

Politics

Zeldin hints at New York version of “don’t say gay” bill

The GOP candidate for governor wants to prohibit sex ed related discussions in classrooms up to the seventh grade

New York City

Politics

Yuh-Line Niou eyes Hail Mary third party run in NY-10

The apparent second-place finisher is considering running against the Democratic nominee on the Working Families Party line. It wouldn’t be her first time.

New York City

Policy

Strategies for solving homelessness in New York City and across the U.S.

A look at how communities are making progress helping people who are homeless.

Politics

Politics

New York’s special elections give national Democrats renewed hope

Republican Joe Sempolinski pulled off a relatively narrow win in the Southern Tier, while Democrat Pat Ryan beat the odds in the 19th District.

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SUNY Downstate is still in debt after serving as a ‘COVID-only’ hospital during the pandemic

President Wayne Riley said the state needs to recognize the institution’s contributions to Brooklyn and beyond.

Politics

Personality

Robert Jackson gets to gloat now

The state Senate incumbent decisively defeated a moderate challenger backed by Rep. Adriano Espaillat and charter school PAC money.

New York City

Politics

YIMBY group targets local council member on Bronx rezoning

A new ad campaign from Open New York calls on Council Member Marjorie Velázquez to support the controversial rezoning in Throggs Neck.

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The argument for more electric vehicle charging stations in NYC

Being intentional about placing stations in communities that need them most, city leaders can address access, environmental, health and equity issues head on.