New York City
Politics
About that petition to give Trump Tower an Obama address
As of Wednesday morning, over 97,000 people from all over the country want to rename a stretch of Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue after former President Barack Obama, but due to the quirks of New York City’s street renaming policies, it is very unlikely to happen.
New York State
Politics
Why are white supremacists targeting New York?
Diversity and media coverage make a prime target for attention-seeking racists.
New York State
Policy
Who is the real estate industry giving to in Albany?
REBNY’s political capital had to go somewhere during the fight over rent regulations.
New York City
Policy
Airbnb closely watching hostel legislation
The tech company hopes the new legislation will lead to the NYC Council reconsidering its stance on home-sharing.
New York State
Politics
Lawmakers open up about being abused as children
They’re hoping to spread the word about the Child Victims Act’s one-year “look-back” period.
New York State
Personality
What’s changing the New York insurance industry?
Legislators and the state’s top regulator offer their insights.
New York State
Policy
Verizon sues Rochester over telecom regulations
The tech company argues Rochester’s regulations for installing telecom equipment violate federal law.
New York State
Policy
Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities
The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?
New York State
Politics
IDC? NBD. Savino and Carlucci’s solid session
Despite their past allegiance to the Independent Democratic Conference, its two former members still in the state Senate – Diane Savino and David Carlucci – aren’t just surviving in the new Democratic-dominated era; they’re thriving.
New York State
Policy
Insurance is going to be huge next session
You haven’t heard the last of single-payer and the Scaffold Law.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
De Blasio's new leader of New York City Service
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the new leader of New York City Service yesterday.
New York State
Opinion
How Heastie and Stewart-Cousins compare to the cartoon ‘Wonder Twins’
The Assembly speaker says their legislative relationship is like that of a fictional 1970s-era superhero duo.
New York City
Politics
Jeffrey Epstein is dead, but the investigation lives on
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s examination of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and his allegations have only just begun.
New York State
Politics
The demise of ‘three men in a room’
These days, Andrea Stewart-Cousins says everyone gets a seat at the table.
New York City
Policy
Samson latest New York IT official to depart
The chief information officer cited health reasons for his decision to leave.
New York State
Personality
Picking up where Héctor Figueroa left off
Kyle Bragg, the new 32BJ president, reflects on Amazon, upcoming elections and advocating for workers.
New York State
Policy
What the 2019 session means for your insurance rates
Sweeping state laws are shaking up the industry – and customers may feel the impact.
New York State
Personality
