Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: Is the NYPD’s K5 robot an example of friendly AI?
The robot has been working the midnight shifts and a recent holiday, which makes sense for keeping a watchful eye on crowds.
New York State
Personality
Q&A: Building YIMBY support for affordable housing in New York City
A discussion with Annemarie Gray, executive director of the nonprofit Open New York.
News & Politics
Politics
Council Member Inna Vernikov arrested on gun charge
The Republican from Brooklyn turned herself in and was charged with criminal possession of a firearm after she openly carried a pistol to a college protest, in violation of state gun laws.
Politics
Politics
Council Member Inna Vernikov brought a gun to a protest. Did she break the law?
Openly carrying a pistol to a college protest could fall afoul of New York state’s strict gun laws.
Technology
Policy
Dispelling technology fears as New York City move towards automation
While leaders and tech industry professionals push for digitization, the MTA seeks to rebuild credibility.
Personality
Personality
City & State and Spectrum host event celebrating Latino leaders
The webinar featured comments from deputy mayor Ana Almanzar, HPD head Adolfo Carrión Jr., state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and other Hispanic voices in government.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s Note: Eric Adams sadly delivered mixed messages on trip to Latin America
The New York City mayor was applauded for saying, “mi casa es su casa,” while at the same time warning there was no more room to house asylum-seekers.
New York City
Policy
Adams admin talks longer-term climate resiliency measures
“The climate is changing faster than our infrastructure can keep up,” Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala said.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Breaking barriers to competitive high schools
How the TEAK Fellowship, now in its 25th year, is helping underprivileged students into some of New York City’s and the nation’s most elite institutions.
Heard Around Town
Politics
GOP City Council candidate Ying Tan gets support from an unlikely donor
Democrat Susan Zhuang still leads fundraising in the three-way race for the southern Brooklyn City Council seat, with a $100,000 cash-on-hand advantage.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams defends trip south of the border
The New York City mayor pushed back on critics, saying that his four-day visit to Latin America accomplished exactly what he intended.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Brooklyn-based mentoring program for at-risk youth ends due to budget cuts
The community-based Next STEPS aimed to promote education, employment, health services, family engagement and civic participation.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Building YIMBY support for affordable housing in NYC
A discussion with Annemarie Gray, executive director of the nonprofit Open New York.
Politics
Politics
Council’s Italian Caucus will celebrate ‘Columbus Day’ this Monday
Democrat Justin Brannan is among the members who signed on to the letter seeking to preserve recognition of Columbus Day.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Paladino continues to outraise Avella in Queens council race
Democratic former state Sen. Tony Avella is trying again for the seat in a repeat election against Paladino.
Energy & Environment
Politics
Mayor Eric Adams insists the city is prepared for this weekend’s storm
With the city’s response and preparation to recent weather events under investigation, the mayor is taking no chances in preparing the public for this weekend’s rain.
News & Politics
Politics
Despite New York City’s ‘sanctuary city’ status, Eric Adams hints at cooperation with immigration officials
The mayor said he would honor the laws on the books, but there remain other legal ways to collaborate with ICE agents
New York City
Politics
New York City Council rematches give candidates a shot at redemption
While these races can be exciting, they might not produce much upheaval in November.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Out from under a rock
The Adams administration has repeatedly delayed notifying the public of potential hazards.
Nonprofits
NYN Media