Ask the Experts

Policy

Eric Adams wants to cut spending. Here’s how he might do it.

Experts weigh in on the new mayor’s aim to cut the city government’s spending by 3%.

Transportation

Policy

FAQ on the MTA’s $6 billion federal grant

The payout is being called the “largest federal grant in transit history.”

Education

Policy

Eric Adams clarifies stance on remote learning

The mayor said the city will keep schools open, a day after suggesting he was warming to a remote learning option.

Housing

Policy

New tenant protections remain elusive as evictions return

The state failed to approved the Good Cause Eviction bill before the eviction moratorium ends tomorrow.

Opinion

Opinion

NYC’s new leaders must turn crisis into opportunity

A new year with a new administration means that the city has the chance to reinvent itself after two years of hardship.

New York State

Politics

Schumer endorsed for reelection by like, every labor union

The U.S. Senate Majority Leader also has a substantial warchest, as a primary from AOC seems increasingly unlikely

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: New York has a severe nursing crisis

New leadership in Albany and City Hall must prioritize fixing this public health ticking time bomb.

New York State

Politics

Suozzi demands AG investigation into Hochul’s travel habits

The Congress member argues that the governor is flouting her own calls for improved ethics

New York City

Politics

Urgency to improve Rikers conditions grows as inmate hunger strike enters Day 6

Advocates on Thursday demanded Mayor Eric Adams step in to improve conditions at a rally outside the jail complex.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Hydrogen: Climate change friend or foe?

New York is looking into how it can harness the energy of the most plentiful element in the universe while sticking to its climate goals.

News & Politics

Politics

NYPD Detectives’ Union joins fight against Alvin Bragg

The Manhattan district attorney is the target of ongoing attacks by criminal justice reactionaries.

New York City

Politics

Adams’ real estate ties called into question after Bronx fire

The mayor’s relationship to the burned building’s landlord, along with his ‘close the door’ directive in the wake of the tragedy, are raising eyebrows.

New York City

Politics

De-De-Blasifying the city’s highways

DOT says signs with former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s name will be changed by the end of the month – a lot longer than it took to change signage when Kathy Hochul became governor.

New York City

Politics

Eric Adams’ transition committee has brought in nearly $2 million

The mayor has until April 30 to spend it on an inauguration ceremony – or give the money back.

New York City

Politics

What does the female City Council majority want to do for women?

The New York City Council’s first female majority wants to bring more attention to issues including maternal health and family care.