At ‘Unity Summit,’ Hochul touts gun laws, hate crime prevention

Almost a year after the Tops shooting in Buffalo, the governor said she’s taking action to prevent future racist violence.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis, NYN Media
• May 13, 2023

Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living

The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo, NYN Media
• April 26, 2023

Lawmakers and advocates say state’s plan to address New York City’s migrant crisis won’t cut it

The governor’s support has been labeled as “insufficient,” amid calls for greater advocacy and public statements from the Legislature.

• By Shantel Destra
• February 8, 2023

A “missed opportunity” in using data for New York City social services, report says

A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 25, 2022

Electeds rally for universal childcare bills package

The legislation, which will make childcare more affordable and accessible, is expected to pass the City Council.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo, NYN Media
• October 12, 2022

Settlement houses workers face burnout amid poverty-level wages: Report

A United Neighborhood Houses study found that the housing settlements provide essential community services, while issues of salary parity and employee retention persist.

• By Aliana Jabbary, NYN Media
• September 29, 2022

Advocates and electeds call for an end to solitary confinement as City Council discusses a bill to curtail the controversial practice

So far, no policy decisions have yet made progress in stopping jail officials from isolating incarcerated people.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• September 29, 2022

Nonprofits provide plan for ending “crisis on Rikers Island”

Freedom Agenda, HALT Solitary, Jails Action Coalition, Visionary V, VOCAL-NY and Women’s Community Justice Association provided a list of demands to the Board of Correction.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• September 14, 2022

New York’s new concealed carry law is severely flawed, federal judge says

The Wednesday ruling allowed the new law to take effect, but reads like a blueprint for future court battles.

• By Sara Dorn, NYN Media
• September 2, 2022

How New York’s highest court has veered right

A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in the most recent term, impacting criminal defendants, workers and people suing police

• By Sam Mellins
• July 7, 2022

Debating the impacts of bail reform

State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 15, 2022

In a letter to state leaders, unions back immigrant health care expansion

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 23, 2022

Transportation advocacy groups call on state legislature to pass street safety bills

A coalition of 14 organizations is pushing for the Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act.

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• January 27, 2022