Jan 6, 2025 · The Adams administration has been convulsed by scandal and rocked by turnover, yes. But the irony of all the investigations encircling Adams is that they – via Gov. Kathy Hochul – may have prompted him to restaff the top tier of his administration to his ultimate benefit.

Jan 2, 2025 · New census data from last month shows that New York is set to do a little better on the congressional playing field than originally expected. But a lot can change between now and 2030, and concern about the impacts of the incoming administration on the census has experts warning that both New York City and the state need to start preparing as soon as possible.

Jul 15, 2024 · In political time, the next gubernatorial election is admittedly eons away. In New York, careers can reach their pinnacle and nadir in the time it takes to renew your lease. Absolutely anything could happen between now and June 2026.

Dec 27, 2024 · On Boxing Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed one of the last two bills she had to act on for the year, the Climate Change Superfund Act. It was a post-Christmas surprise for environmental activists, who have been pushing the legislation as one of …

Jul 29, 2024 · Over the last few years, the state has passed new laws allowing upstate New York municipalities to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies – including rent stabilization and “good cause” eviction protections – that were previously exclusive to …

Dec 30, 2024 · Last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would be “the first one” to call up immigration officials if a migrant breaks the law. In ensuing comments, Hochul said that while she would protect law-abiding undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for years or decades and have built lives for themselves, she would work with federal authorities to deport those convicted of crimes.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election. Candidates aim ire at MIA Eric Adams at Upper West Side mayoral forum Adams did not attend the forum, but his challengers still trained their attention on the incumbent, amid reports that the Justice Department has discussed the possibility of dropping his criminal case.

Nov 21, 2024 · Two key New York City Council committees approved the Eric Adams administration’s marquee housing plan Thursday evening, striking a deal that scaled aspects of the proposal back while also committing a whopping $5 billion in funding for City Council priorities.

Dec 23, 2024 · Nicole Malliotakis / Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images As New York City’s only Republican member of Congress, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis makes sure Staten Island and southern Brooklyn – and her many conservative constituents – are heard in Washington, D.C.

NY Writers Coalition ending after nearly a quarter of a century of programming Aaron Zimmerman, executive director of the nonprofit, discusses how the writing organization was created to provide workshops for New Yorkers with a love of writing, including those in “marginalized groups.”