Opinion

Opinion: Let’s clear the air on politics and Parkinson’s

Take it from one who knows first-hand: Being diagnosed with the disease and being fully committed to a career – even at the presidential level – are not mutually exclusive.

Launch

Ariane 6's Launch Makes Europe Competitive Once Again

Successful maiden voyage propels Europe back into the competitive space race, challenging SpaceX dominance.

Updated Nextgov

How federal agencies are responding to the Trump assassination attempt

FBI, Secret Service and others are taking a lead role and deploying personnel in response to Saturday's shooting.

Contracts

Several DOD IT programs still don’t have a cyber strategy, watchdog finds

Cyber strategy requirements in the Defense Department’s IT business unit date back to at least 2014. A government watchdog thinks it's time for an update.

Defense

AI and rockets mark the week's space investments

The venture capital arms of Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin are among those involved in the deals.

Workforce

Donald Trump wants to reinstate a spoils system in federal government by hiring political loyalists regardless of competence

COMMENTARY | The potential reemergence of Schedule F is not the first time a president has sought to install political loyalists in the federal civil service, but its impact could prove disastrous.

Politics

Adams and Sharpton denounce gun violence and political extremism after attempted Trump assassination

The mayor and civil rights leader joined others to say New York doesn't support violence against the former president.

Podcasts

WT 360: KBR's Top 100 footprints extend across the globe

Byron Bright, president of U.S. government solutions at KBR, describes how Company No. 17's work for that particular client set extends well beyond America to include its allies and where technology fits into the bigger picture.

Personality

New York celebrates 100 years of state parks

An interview with Randy Simons, acting commissioner of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Personality

How cultural institutions are reinvigorating post-pandemic life in New York City

An interview with Laurie Cumbo, commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Personality

Daniel O’Donnell on retirement: ‘I would very much enjoy working in the tourism industry’

Leaving politics after more than 20 years, the lawmaker discussed his work on the tourism committee and what’s next in his career.

Politics

What does 2026 hold for Kathy Hochul?

Most governors win their second election if they choose to run. With some potential challengers already waiting in the wings, Hochul says she’s prepping.

Personality

Why the arts have been at the center of New York’s tourism recovery

An interview with state Sen. Jose M. Serrano, chair of the Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee.

Personality

What brought a record number of visitors back to New York

An interview with Ross Levi, executive director of the New York State Division of Tourism.

Policy

Sports delivers for New York’s tourism industry

Hockey, cricket and horse racing are luring visitors to the state with significant economic impacts.