Restler joins the neverending war against late nonprofit payments
The New York City Council contracts chair is introducing a new agenda to tackle an old issue.
Opinion: Child welfare workers don’t just protect – they create
New York City’s children’s services commissioner takes a moment to appreciate not just the frontline workers, but those behind the scenes.
Opinion: Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ state Senate has been professional and productive
Her former deputy, Michael Gianaris, writes about the sea change the chamber has experienced under her leadership.
Opinion: How AOC is picking up the torch from the retiring generation
Rep. Nydia Velázquez writes that New York is in good hands with this rising member of Congress.
Opinion: Jerry Nadler set an example for all studious Manhattan politicians
His successor in Congress, Micah Lasher, writes about Nadler’s lasting impact on New York and the nation.
Opinion: Bill de Blasio’s record in addressing a Tale of Two Cities
Economist James Parrott evaluates the New York City mayor’s progress on closing the inequality gap.
State unemployment system to get massive upgrades
To make those happen, the system will be down for nine to 12 days starting Nov. 2.
The City Council has subpoenaed Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI
It’s the first time Speaker Julie Menin has used the body’s subpoena power.
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn backs Nikki Lucas as Brooklyn Dems chair
After a surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek reelection, the county leader is endorsing a fellow Assembly member – but opponents are trying to block the vote.
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