Ethan Stark-Miller

A sign on the door of a synagogue in Midwood, Brooklyn.
Health Care
Are Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox social distancing?
Hasidic communities are changing practices to slow the coronavirus pandemic, but have been late adopters.
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
Policy
policy
A wheelchair user getting into a car.
Ride-hails say they’re in compliance with TLC accessibility rules
But advocates argue much more needs to be done.
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
Policy
policy
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio greets Jewish community members.
New York City
Bill de Blasio’s friendly relations with the ultra-Orthodox
The New York City mayor wants donations from politically conservative very religious Jews. Here’s why they might support him.
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
News & Politics
article
32BJ SEIU's new president, Kyle Bragg.
Interviews & Profiles
Picking up where Héctor Figueroa left off
Kyle Bragg, the new 32BJ president, reflects on Amazon, upcoming elections and advocating for workers.
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
Personality
personality
New York Law professor Alvin Bragg speaking with supporters.
Campaigns & Elections
Manhattan could elect the next leftist district attorney
The field is already filled with reformer candidates. But who will capture progressive energy?
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
News & Politics
article
A horse and carriage at Central Park.
New York City
Will horse carriages decide the next mayoral election, too?
After de Blasio’s ban crashed, advocates may try again in 2021.
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
News & Politics
article
Baby chicks will no longer be at the mercy of school children, if Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal's new bill passes.
Bills of animal rights
From fur to foie gras, hatching eggs to overheated horses, and more.
By JEFF COLTIN, ETHAN STARK-MILLER
Policy
policy
Former Chief Judge of New York State Jonathan Lippman delivers his State of the Judiciary address in Albany, 2015.
Interviews & Profiles
Jonathan Lippman says it’s too late to change course on closing Rikers
The former chief judge thinks there is a broad consensus on replacing the facility with borough-based jails.
By JEFF COLTIN, ETHAN STARK-MILLER
Personality
personality
The Manhattan skyline looking out of a high rise window.
Will the New York City Council cap real estate broker rental fees?
Tenant advocates want it, REBNY hates it and the Council is leaning in favor.
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
Policy
policy
New York state is much more likely than congressional Democrats to beat Trump in court.
New York State
NY Republican Reps cautiously denounce tweets
Their statements fell short of calling the president’s comments racist.
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER
News & Politics
article
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