News & Politics
Politics
No major earthquake damage reported in New York City
In a briefing alongside various agency heads, Mayor Eric Adams said New Yorkers should go about their business, but further assessments of infrastructure is ongoing.
New York City
Policy
Funding set to expire for coordinators who help NYC’s homeless children
Having shelter-based assistance has aided families as they navigate the city’s school system.
NYPD
Politics
Adams defends NYPD’s 'right to have an opinion'
The mayor responded to the department’s criticism of a journalist on X
New York City
Policy
City Council passes class size transparency bill
Compliance with lower class sizes has been a major sticking point in the push to renew mayoral control in Albany.
New York City
Politics
In vision for the city, Speaker Adams lays out plan to hold City Hall accountable
Affordable housing, government accountability, mental health resources, and filling city vacancies took center stage during the speaker’s third State of the City address.
New York City
Policy
Ghostbusters: Hochul and Adams take on fake or obscured license plates
Cracking down on so-called ghost cars will be a joint effort to recoup bridge and tunnel toll money.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How Suri Kasirer has remained New York City’s top lobbyist for the past seven years
In a Q&A, she talked about navigating the transition from Bill de Blasio to Eric Adams at City Hall.
News & Politics
Politics
Will George Santos’ new congressional run doom his plea deal?
Unless he reaches a deal with federal prosecutors, the former member of Congress will go to trial later this year on 23 federal criminal charges.
Rikers Island
Updated
Politics
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
New York City’s budget director said borough-based jails won’t be ready by the 2027 Rikers closure deadline.
Immigration
Policy
Over 37,000 migrants applied for asylum and work authorization through city help centers
While New York City has increased legal assistance for asylum-seekers after opening a help center devoted to helping migrants apply for asylum and work authorization, the City Council expressed concerns Tuesday about a lack of funding included in the 2025 fiscal preliminary budget.
New York City
Politics
7 things to know from the 2023 New York City lobbying report
Last year was a busy one for the movers and shakers influencing City Hall.
Personality
Personality
All the ways New York is honoring Flaco in death
There are bills and a possible memorial in the works.
New York City
Policy
NYC Education Department taken to task over class size law
The City Council wants to see working group recommendations implemented to help student outcomes.
New York City Council
Policy
City Council approves crackdown on lithium-ion batteries
A string of deadly fires over the past year have been caused by the batteries in New York City.
Policy
Policy
Out with the new, in with the old: Eric Adams wants to go back to laxer sanctuary protections
In his most forceful comments on the issue to date, the New York City mayor wants to collaborate with federal immigration authorities when a migrant is merely suspected of committing a crime.
Policy
Policy
More than 70% of adult literacy programs are at risk of losing city funding
City Council members have called on City Hall to fix a technicality that could cut off funding for 48 of the 67 adult literacy programs currently operating in the city.
New York City
Politics
The 2025 race for Carlina Rivera’s City Council seat is on
Andrea Gordillo, Manhattan Community Board 3 chair, is launching her campaign this week.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How does a New York Bar task force recommend colleges respond to the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling?
Kapil Longani has left the New York City mayor's office and come to SUNY as senior vice chancellor for legal affairs and general counsel where he's taking on challenging legal questions about equity.
Housing
Politics
Council authorizes lawsuit over CityFHEPS housing voucher expansion
Speaker Adrienne Adams said it’s now a wait-and-see over whether the Adams administration will comply with new law before a decision is made to take legal action.
New York City
Policy
New York City reaches deadline to show progress on rental voucher expansion
The City Council threatened to sue if the city didn’t take steps to implement rental voucher expansion by Feb. 7.
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