Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: What would Hugh do?
A few things Gov. Kathy Hochul can learn from the state’s 51st governor as she navigates the challenges of budget season.
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Opinion: More people will die at Rikers if Hochul rolls back bail reform
We are family members of people who died at Rikers. If Rikers had killed white people, the governor would close it, not condemn more people there.
Policy
Policy
On Broadway, New York City’s slow march toward pedestrian-focused streets
Can Mayor Eric Adams match the cityscape legacy of former Mayor Mike Bloomberg?
New York City
Policy
Which areas in NYC could turn into pedestrian plazas?
From Cooper Square to Wall Street – experts say cars could, and should, go.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Peaceful demonstrators upstage Trump’s arraignment
While the former president was demanding the spotlight, his supporters and those protesting him engaged in civil discourse before a national audience.
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Opinion: More people will die at Rikers if Hochul rolls back bail reform
We are family members of people who died at Rikers. If Rikers had killed white people, the governor would close it, not condemn more people there.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t give up on public campaign financing
A small-dollar public campaign finance system can help prevent the kind of political corruption I investigated a decade ago.
Policy
Policy
Will dyslexia screening be Eric Adams’ signature issue?
It’s a top goal, and a personal one. But parts of his agenda, like a screening program at Rikers, are nowhere to be seen.
New York City
Politics
City will install new door-locking camera system in schools to prevent shootings
Schools Chancellor David Banks made the announcement at a briefing hosted by his brother, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks.
Politics
Politics
Why won’t DAASNY defend Alvin Bragg?
The powerful district attorneys association has been silent in the face of Trump’s attacks on the Manhattan DA
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: I ran for Manhattan DA against Alvin Bragg. Here's what I think of the Trump indictment.
Unless he threatens the judge’s life, he won’t spend a single night in jail or prison.
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Real Talk: New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice - A litmus test for procurement reform
Looking at a tiny agency and the potential for working through its backlog of delayed payments.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Mental health emergencies deserve compassion, not criminalization
This year’s state budget must include funding for a pilot program that sends trained counselors, not armed police officers, to respond to mental health crises.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers decry bail reform rollbacks at Rikers Island surprise visit
While the governor and legislative leaders tussle over bail reform rollbacks in the state budget, lawmakers argue changes will worsen conditions at the jail complex.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: More people will die at Rikers if Hochul rolls back bail reform
We are family members of people who died at Rikers. If Rikers had killed white people, the governor would close it, not condemn more people there.
Policy
Policy
Just like that a proposal to roll back NY’s climate law got nixed
Almost as soon as news broke that the governor was considering allowing more emissions, she reversed course in negotiations.
Heard Around Town
Policy
City reaches contract with police union, amid budget cuts
The NYPD budget is always closely watched.
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