Lawmakers eye public works reform, elevator safety and farmworkers’ rights.
Infrastructure
A year later, NYC’s construction safety law is being ignored
Bogus training certificates are putting workers in danger, critics say.
By JEFF COLTIN
Policy
policy
Hakeem Jeffries
Infrastructure
At Somos, House Democrats dream big infrastructure dreams
The emboldened party is bullish on an infrastructure bill thanks to a new majority.
By JEFF COLTIN
Policy
policy
Interviews & Profiles
Marcos Crespo on taking Somos back to San Juan
Why the conference’s return to Puerto Rico is crucial for the diaspora.
By JEFF COLTIN
Personality
personality
Cuomo voting
Campaigns & Elections
Cuomo won more votes than any governor in NY history
Tuesday saw the highest voter turnout for a midterm in almost 50 years.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
article
Democratic New York Attorney General-elect Letitia James celebrates her victory during an election night party in the Brooklyn
Campaigns & Elections
Five takeaways from New York’s elections
Democrats sweep, New Yorkers ascending to power in Congress, and women making history.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
article
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio votes in the 2018 general election at the Park Slope Library in Brooklyn.
New York City
Reports of broken scanners, long lines on Election Day
The NYC Board of Elections has a history of issues.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
article
Andrea Stewart Cousins and John Flanagan
Campaigns & Elections
Five things to watch for on Election Day
Control of Congress and the state Senate, a test of GOP’s appeal – and de Blasio’s.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
article
PARTICIPANTS
Criminal Justice
Out on parole, and turning out to vote
The governor granted thousands of parolees the right to vote. The GOP went on the attack. So what do parolees have to say?
By JEFF COLTIN
Policy
policy
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams addresses the crowd during a press conference outside a Jewish family services center in Midwood.
New York City
Eric Adams flies his conservative flag
The Brooklyn borough president said he’d carry his gun into faith services.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
article
Jumaane-Williams-Ruben-Diaz-Jr
Personality
Watch: Jumaane Williams, Ruben Diaz Jr. beatbox and rap together
The candidates are both looking for higher office.
By JEFF COLTIN
Personality
personality
Jeff Coltin
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