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Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Revamping NYC’s affordable housing as a ‘place of peace’
An interview with Buwa Binitie, CEO and founder of Dumas Collective.
Special Reports
Policy
Does Albany need its own management report?
State government is looking to borrow from New York City’s playbook.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
United Neighborhood Houses’ members owed $92.4 million
A recent poll revealed how much 16 settlement houses have not yet been paid on New York City contracts.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
A 'good job' in Jessica Ramos’ book? It ain’t one at a casino.
The mayoral hopeful unveils her economic plan, “One Good Job.”
Nonprofits
NYN Media
From incarceration to advocating for at-risk youth
An interview with Kai Smith, executive director of Gang Diversion, Reentry and Absent Fathers Intervention Clinical Services.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Scott Stringer is standing by to answer your text message
In a new campaign video, the mayoral candidate answers questions that voters texted to his ‘Sick and Tired’ hotline.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
How would NYC mayoral candidates react to another pandemic?
Mayor Eric Adams and his challengers have their own ideas for how the city could weather a future health crisis.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
NYPD, FDNY and DSNY take on New York Road Runners Half Marathon
Members of the city agencies, among others and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, were to race each other for the third year in the Commissioner’s Cup.
Personality
Personality
5 things to know about new NYC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry
The longtime cop will take over as a deputy mayor Friday.
News & Politics
Politics
Hakeem Jeffries told his caucus to hold town halls right away. Which NY Dems followed through?
Many members seem to have been too busy to set up the Zoom right away.
Personality
Personality
Gotbaum: Good-government orgs need to keep fighting under Adams and Trump
The former New York City public advocate talks about retiring from Citizens Union and her unique contribution to City & State.
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Personality
Personality
New York political figures teaching democracy and ABCs through children’s books
Some of them are writing legislation and books for their pint-size constituents.
Immigration
Politics
Pols host town halls, share Know Your Rights info about ICE – because what else can they do?
As federal raids spark widespread fear, lawmakers are trying to help, but are limited.
