Kay Dervishi

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Campaigns & Elections
Republicans for Cuomo are still quietly for Cuomo
The governor has moved to the left, but his right-leaning backers don’t seem to mind.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Mayor Bill de Blasio originally announce the plans to create smaller, borough equitable prison system to replace Rikers in February.
Criminal Justice
The elected officials opposing the four new jails to replace Rikers
Borough presidents and state lawmakers have raised concerns.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
New York City Councilman Donovan Richards announces over 200 units of affordable housing - along with new retail and community space in Far Rockaway.
Housing
Why AMI are the three most controversial letters in New York housing policy
An explainer on area median income, and what it means for affordable housing.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Former Assemblyman Vito Lopez during session at the Capitol in Albany, 2013.
Ethics
What has JCOPE actually done?
The ethics body has been blasted by Cuomo’s rivals. Should it be replaced?
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
A sign on the Brooklyn Bridge denotes where Brooklyn and Manhattan meet.
New York City
The Brooklyn boom
Developments and dilemmas in the city’s most buzzworthy borough.
By JEFF COLTIN, KAY DERVISHI, MAX PARROTT
News & Politics
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Latrice Walker
Health Care
Diagnosing Central Brooklyn’s health care needs
The borough has some of the worst hospitals in the nation.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
View of one of the towers of the Manhattan Bridge from the streets of the DUMBO district, Brooklyn, NYC
Technology
Brooklyn Tech Triangle sees continued growth
With record-high employment numbers, the borough has become a tech haven.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams arrested outside Trump Tower
New York City
The arrest record of New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams
The lieutenant governor candidate has describes his tactics as civil disobedience.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
The skyline of Long Island City and Gantry Park from across the East River.
Policy
The projects transforming Queens
The borough is a hotbed of redevelopment and rebuilding.
By KAY DERVISHI, MAX PARROTT
Policy
policy
New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez [center] and Rep. Nydia Velazquez [left] take part in the Families Belong Together March in New York City.
This Week’s Headlines
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration
The biggest political fireworks from the past week.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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