Nathan Porceng
@nporceng.bsky.social
Journalist, Recovering Engineer.
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It got overshadowed by the pipeline news, but NYS’s deal to allow Greenidge Generation to keep operating an upstate gas plant *for the sole purpose of mining bitcoin* might be almost as big of a reversal gothamist.com/news/upstate...
Upstate NY Bitcoin mine agrees to slash emissions, will get air permit from the state
The move comes days after Hochul’s administration paved the way for a new natural gas pipeline in New York Harbor.
gothamist.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It got overshadowed by the pipeline news, but NYS’s deal to allow Greenidge Generation to keep operating an upstate gas plant *for the sole purpose of mining bitcoin* might be almost as big of a reversal gothamist.com/news/upstate...
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Friends— here it is. Updated & expanded thanks to the space afforded to me in the @therumpus.net & the guidance of the brilliant @roxanegay.bsky.social’s edits. The win centers Muslims humanity — but what does that mean in a country that rejects that?
therumpus.net/2025/11/05/z...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Friends— here it is. Updated & expanded thanks to the space afforded to me in the @therumpus.net & the guidance of the brilliant @roxanegay.bsky.social’s edits. The win centers Muslims humanity — but what does that mean in a country that rejects that?
therumpus.net/2025/11/05/z...
therumpus.net/2025/11/05/z...
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At Brooklyn Paramount, the moment AP called the race for mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social:
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
At Brooklyn Paramount, the moment AP called the race for mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social:
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New York is violating its flagship climate law, a judge ruled Friday.
“We plan to review all our options, including working with the Legislature to modify the CLCPA and appeal," Hochul said in a statement.
nysfocus.com/2025/10/24/n...
“We plan to review all our options, including working with the Legislature to modify the CLCPA and appeal," Hochul said in a statement.
nysfocus.com/2025/10/24/n...
New York Is Violating Its Flagship Climate Law, Judge Rules
The law required a state agency to issue major regulations more than a year and a half ago, and it had no excuse not to, the court found.
nysfocus.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
New York is violating its flagship climate law, a judge ruled Friday.
“We plan to review all our options, including working with the Legislature to modify the CLCPA and appeal," Hochul said in a statement.
nysfocus.com/2025/10/24/n...
“We plan to review all our options, including working with the Legislature to modify the CLCPA and appeal," Hochul said in a statement.
nysfocus.com/2025/10/24/n...
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“They’re, they’re animals anyway. That’s what I would tell my kids all the time,” said the ICE agent, according to body cam footage. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
Man detained in Cato ICE raid wrongfully deported, separated from his family
Body camera footage released from the raid shows agents referring to immigrants as 'animals.'
spectrumlocalnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“They’re, they’re animals anyway. That’s what I would tell my kids all the time,” said the ICE agent, according to body cam footage. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
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NEW: Eric Adams’s free internet program for NYCHA is also linking public housing cameras directly to the NYPD’s surveillance hub — without telling residents.
Adams Quietly Uses Free Internet at NYCHA to Expand Police…
The Adams administration is using its flagship broadband program to give police real-time access to NYCHA camera feeds — without telling anyone.
nysfocus.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
NEW: Eric Adams’s free internet program for NYCHA is also linking public housing cameras directly to the NYPD’s surveillance hub — without telling residents.
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As Zohran Mamdani faces an onslaught of Islamophobia, Eric Adams' team told organizers of an event celebrating a far-right Hindu nationalist who has called for economic boycotts of Muslims that he would be their guest of honor.
NEW: NYC Mayor Eric Adams was slated to attend an event next week featuring a Hindu nationalist whose speeches frequently include calls for violence against Muslims in India.
He withdrew yesterday after New York Focus sent inquiries about his attendance. nysfocus.com/2025/07/10/e...
He withdrew yesterday after New York Focus sent inquiries about his attendance. nysfocus.com/2025/07/10/e...
Eric Adams Withdraws From Event Honoring Anti-Muslim Activist
He was slated to be the guest of honor at an event honoring a Hindu nationalist activist who has called for violence and boycotts against Muslims.
nysfocus.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
As Zohran Mamdani faces an onslaught of Islamophobia, Eric Adams' team told organizers of an event celebrating a far-right Hindu nationalist who has called for economic boycotts of Muslims that he would be their guest of honor.
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In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what Independence Day means to them.
What, to the American Incarcerated Person, Is Your Fourth of July?
In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what Independence Day means to them.
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July 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what Independence Day means to them.
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New story from @propublica.org + @nysfocus.bsky.social: New York frequently paid more for hotels for people & families experiencing homelessness than fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment. A full 44% of payments were for more than DOUBLE fair market rent. www.propublica.org/article/new-...
June 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
New story from @propublica.org + @nysfocus.bsky.social: New York frequently paid more for hotels for people & families experiencing homelessness than fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment. A full 44% of payments were for more than DOUBLE fair market rent. www.propublica.org/article/new-...
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New York Focus has been awarded the Walter T. Brown Award for excellence in coverage of New York state government for the second year in a row 🤩
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New York Focus Honored for Coverage of Prison System
The Legislative Correspondents Alumni Association recognized Chris Gelardi with its award for the year’s best state government reporting — the second year…
nysfocus.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
New York Focus has been awarded the Walter T. Brown Award for excellence in coverage of New York state government for the second year in a row 🤩
nysfocus.com/2025/06/10/n...
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Excited delirium is said to turn people into erratic aggressors and has been discredited by much of the medical establishment.
Documents show that state and local agencies across New York train law enforcement officers on the disavowed syndrome.
Documents show that state and local agencies across New York train law enforcement officers on the disavowed syndrome.
New York Police Agencies Train Officers on a Discredited Medical…
Documents show that six county sheriffs’ offices and two state agencies have recently included excited delirium in their training.
nysfocus.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Excited delirium is said to turn people into erratic aggressors and has been discredited by much of the medical establishment.
Documents show that state and local agencies across New York train law enforcement officers on the disavowed syndrome.
Documents show that state and local agencies across New York train law enforcement officers on the disavowed syndrome.
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From a dear comrade who was kind enough to let me share their video.
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
June 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
From a dear comrade who was kind enough to let me share their video.
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
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After the main NYC anti-ICE protest dispersed, a few hundred — mostly younger people — broke off and marched back to federal plaza. The NYPD started picking them off, but they kept demonstrating. They're still there. The kids are tireless.
A couple of the violent arrests:
A couple of the violent arrests:
June 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
After the main NYC anti-ICE protest dispersed, a few hundred — mostly younger people — broke off and marched back to federal plaza. The NYPD started picking them off, but they kept demonstrating. They're still there. The kids are tireless.
A couple of the violent arrests:
A couple of the violent arrests:
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See my recent coverage of the lobbying war over the waste reduction/EPR bills: nysfocus.com/2025/05/29/n...
New York's Recycling War is Heating Up
The chemical industry is pushing to replace a sweeping plastics bill with a more business-friendly alternative.
nysfocus.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
See my recent coverage of the lobbying war over the waste reduction/EPR bills: nysfocus.com/2025/05/29/n...
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Before tonight's debate, catch up on moments from our mayoral forum with @hellgatenyc.com.
We asked the candidates about how they would advocate for New York in Albany, how they might respond to campus protests — and what they do for fun.
We asked the candidates about how they would advocate for New York in Albany, how they might respond to campus protests — and what they do for fun.
Five Highlights From Our Mayoral Forum
We teamed up with Hell Gate to grill leading Democratic candidates in a forum unlike any other. Here's what they said.
nysfocus.com
June 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Before tonight's debate, catch up on moments from our mayoral forum with @hellgatenyc.com.
We asked the candidates about how they would advocate for New York in Albany, how they might respond to campus protests — and what they do for fun.
We asked the candidates about how they would advocate for New York in Albany, how they might respond to campus protests — and what they do for fun.
“We’re not in a good place,” said Wanda Wilson, who helps lead the PAB Alliance, a coalition of community organizations supporting the board. “This court ruling takes the city backwards.”
Rochester’s all-civilian Police Accountability Board has had a rough go of it.
After facing years of intense opposition from the local police union and city leadership, the board finally released its first investigative reports last fall. Now, a Monroe County judge stripped the PAB of its power.
After facing years of intense opposition from the local police union and city leadership, the board finally released its first investigative reports last fall. Now, a Monroe County judge stripped the PAB of its power.
Rochester Police Accountability Board Loses Investigatory Powers
A Monroe County judge stripped the PAB of its power to investigate and report incidents of police misconduct.
nysfocus.com
June 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“We’re not in a good place,” said Wanda Wilson, who helps lead the PAB Alliance, a coalition of community organizations supporting the board. “This court ruling takes the city backwards.”
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Well, here it is: www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Exclusive | Controversial Constitution Pipeline Project in New York Is About to Be Revived
Pipeline operator Williams will seek to build two natural-gas supply lines to New York following talks between President Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul.
www.wsj.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Well, here it is: www.wsj.com/business/ene...
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Federal cuts in health care spending — projected at $715 billion over the next 10 years — could have a devastating impact, not just on the New Yorkers who will lose insurance, but also on the rural hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics that rely on Medicaid payments.
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Small Towns, Big Stakes: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten Health Care in…
From nursing homes to Planned Parenthood clinics, rural health care in Upstate New York could collapse under proposed Republican budget changes.
nysfocus.com
May 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Federal cuts in health care spending — projected at $715 billion over the next 10 years — could have a devastating impact, not just on the New Yorkers who will lose insurance, but also on the rural hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics that rely on Medicaid payments.
nysfocus.com/2025/05/29/m...
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*New @nysfocus.bsky.social video:
Five years ago, protesters in New York City took to the streets, joining one of the largest protest movements in US history to demand a smaller, more accountable NYPD. Has anything changed?
youtu.be/pUGF2FERmMQ?...
Five years ago, protesters in New York City took to the streets, joining one of the largest protest movements in US history to demand a smaller, more accountable NYPD. Has anything changed?
youtu.be/pUGF2FERmMQ?...
Five Years Later — NYC Black Lives Matter Protests
YouTube video by New York Focus
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May 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
*New @nysfocus.bsky.social video:
Five years ago, protesters in New York City took to the streets, joining one of the largest protest movements in US history to demand a smaller, more accountable NYPD. Has anything changed?
youtu.be/pUGF2FERmMQ?...
Five years ago, protesters in New York City took to the streets, joining one of the largest protest movements in US history to demand a smaller, more accountable NYPD. Has anything changed?
youtu.be/pUGF2FERmMQ?...
In 2019, Rochester created an independent Police Accountability Board to investigate misconduct complaints and discipline officers. Six years later, courts have stripped the board of most of its powers. My latest in @nysfocus.bsky.social
nysfocus.com/2025/05/28/r...
nysfocus.com/2025/05/28/r...
Rochester Police Accountability Board Loses Investigatory Powers
A Monroe County judge stripped the PAB of its power to investigate and report incidents of police misconduct.
nysfocus.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
In 2019, Rochester created an independent Police Accountability Board to investigate misconduct complaints and discipline officers. Six years later, courts have stripped the board of most of its powers. My latest in @nysfocus.bsky.social
nysfocus.com/2025/05/28/r...
nysfocus.com/2025/05/28/r...
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Last week, we teamed up with @hellgatenyc.com to grill leading Democratic candidates for mayor in a forum unlike any other.
If you missed it, we've rounded up the highlights:
If you missed it, we've rounded up the highlights:
Five Highlights From Our Mayoral Forum
We teamed up with Hell Gate to grill leading Democratic candidates in a forum unlike any other. Here's what they said.
nysfocus.com
May 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Last week, we teamed up with @hellgatenyc.com to grill leading Democratic candidates for mayor in a forum unlike any other.
If you missed it, we've rounded up the highlights:
If you missed it, we've rounded up the highlights:
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A great honor!
Congrats to New York Focus climate reporter @colinreports.bsky.social, who won a New York Press Club award for his reporting on New York’s missed climate deadlines. 🏆
Read the story:
Read the story:
Missed Deadlines Pile Up As New York’s Climate Law Turns Five
The state is blowing past key milestones on the way to its big emissions targets.
nysfocus.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:44 AM
A great honor!
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