Do Ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas Have to Teach Kids Math, Science, and Civics?
Lawyers for the state counter that the legal requirement of a “sound basic education” doesn’t apply to students at private religious schools.
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Governor Hochul’s Assault on New York’s Climate Law
Hochul's 2026 budget chicanery? Watering down the state's climate law.
Ana María Archila Is Leaving the Working Families Party. She Still Believes in It
"It would be very unwise... to simply reduce the forces of the left to the DSA expression."
Mamdani's Ultimatum: Raise Property Taxes, or Raise Taxes on the Rich
Hizzoner doubles down on his anti-austerity agenda.
The Hazy Case of Frank Seddio and the Missing $2 Million Slowly Comes Into Focus
New bank records, new court filings, new characters, and new twists shed light on that missing escrow money.
The Mayor and Tenants Lost the Pinnacle Bankruptcy Sale Battle—But Vow to Win the War Against Bad Landlords
The sale came after a marathon bankruptcy court hearing Thursday.
The Missing $2 Million Is Gone—And All Eyes Are on Frank Seddio
Attorneys for two investors discovered that the $2 million they put into an escrow account was wired out the same day—and claim that some of the account's funds made their way to Seddio's law firm.
A DSA-Backed Challenger Emerges to 'Eric Adams's Last Ally in Albany'
David Orkin, an immigration and labor attorney endorsed by the DSA, is aiming for State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar's seat in Queens.
What's Behind the Backlash Against Mamdani's Top Tenant Advocate
Landlords, reactionary tabloids, and a high-stakes auction for rent-stabilized buildings.
Arrest Warrant Issued in the Case of Frank Seddio and the Missing $2 Million
The judge on the case ordered Seddio to stop calling him on his personal phone.