Nonprofits
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Exclusive: New report finds nonprofit leadership in NYC metro area dominated by white CEOs
The findings come from an analysis of leaders in eight counties.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo, who specialized in controlling ethics commissions, sues existing ethics commission for being too independent of the governor
The former governor filed a lawsuit against the new Commission on Ethics and Lobbying to challenge its ‘constitutional authority’ over a probe into his pandemic book deal.
Politics
Politics
Jimmy Oddo to head NYC Department of Buildings
The former Staten Island borough president will take over following former City Council Member Eric Ulrich’s resignation from the post.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Torres is supportive of Biden, but wary about his age
The 35-year-old Rep. Ritchie Torres – ‘an embryo in Congress’ – spoke after the 80-year-old president launched his reelection campaign.
Politics
Politics
Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
Heard Around Town
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NYC Council Member James Gennaro is endorsing RFK Jr. for president
Gennaro loves vaccines, but he’s also got love for his old pal.
Education
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Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems target GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Medicare, Social Security
The Long Island member says he’ll fight for the programs, but an internal poll suggests the critical messaging may be working.
Politics
Politics
Redistricting commission submits new Assembly maps, with few changes
Now the state Legislature will review the redrawn districts.
Politics
Politics
The budget is late, but not as late as many of its predecessors
Not to freak you out but New York leaders have pushed this into late April, May, even August.
Politics
Politics
Big takeaways from first quarter 2023 congressional fundraising
Democratic power brokers raked in the cash while Rep. George Santos barely received any donations.
News & Politics
Politics
Caitlin Halligan confirmed to the New York Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 47-12 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s associate chief judge nominee.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support
The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.
Politics
Politics
Rowan Wilson confirmed as first Black chief judge of the Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s most recent chief judge nominee.
Politics
Politics
NY bill calls for governor’s salary to be withheld during budget delay
State lawmakers are prohibited from receiving a salary until a final budget is passed, and they want the governor to abide by the same rules.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Democrat Robert Holden defiant after testifying at GOP crime hearing
The New York City Council Member, who ran as a Republican, thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed, but insists it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.
Courts
Politics
Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Rowan Wilson
Members of the committee voted to advance Hochul’s latest nominee for a full Senate vote.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum
The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brooklyn Assembly Member accuses Michael Ragusa’s City Council campaign of forging his signature
The fight over petitions highlights a Republican rift in a competitive seat in southern Brooklyn.
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