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A close-up of New York Police Department Commissioner James O’Neill.

New York City

Reports: NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning

NYC’s top cop since 2016 will be joining the private sector. Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will be taking over.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Laborers Local 108 rally outside of City Hall.

New York City

Commercial waste zones, by the numbers

The private garbage industry is dangerous. NYC just passed laws to fix that.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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New York City

Andy King suspended from City Council for ethics violations

Twelve members voted for him to be expelled instead.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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New York State

DAs trained how to keep people in jail despite new bail law

Critics say presentation offers tips “on how to subvert the law.”

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Diversity

New York has the MWBE program. What about gay business owners?

Lawmakers are pushing to get more contracts to LGBT-owned businesses.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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New York City

Unprecedented suspension from New York City Council likely for Andy King

The Bronx Democrat is accused of harassing and retaliating against staffers.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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New York City

The votes against NYC’s new jails

The City Council has a plan to close Rikers. These 14 voted no.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, stands with Rev. Al Sharpton during a news conference outside of New York Police headquarters.

Criminal Justice

A guide to 50-a, the most contentious state law on the books

Legislators are pushing for transparent police records. The Police Benevolent Association argues that puts officers at risk.

By JEFF COLTIN, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Policy

policy

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson delivering a passionate speech at City Hall in favor of closing the Rikers Island jail complex.

Criminal Justice

By the numbers: New York City’s plan to close Rikers

It’s a major overhaul, here’s the breakdown in dollars and square feet.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

policy

New York State

New York politics’ secret spaces

Open House New York, City & State Edition.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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