Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Rage against the Queens Machine

A coalition forms against the establishment in Flushing. Will others follow?

New York State

Politics

Sheldon Silver is getting out of prison

A six-year legal saga once again works in favor of the felonious former Assembly speaker.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Dust to dust

A bill would legalize “natural organic reduction” of human bodies.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

It’s crowded in the race for the City Council District 7 seat

A diverse set of candidates want to lead the Upper Manhattan district struggling to provide affordable housing.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Seven candidates compete for Grodenchik’s seat in the pseudo-burbs of Eastern Queens

Following accusations of sexual harassment, Council Member Grodenchik decided not to run in 2021.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries

Voters in the Bronx’s 15th Council District won’t be able to say they didn’t have options this year.

New York City

Policy

New York is inching toward its MWBE goals

The pandemic hit MWBEs particularly hard, making New York City and state contracting even more important.

MTA

Politics

The end of the un-scientific subway shutdown

Growing scientific research suggested disinfecting trains had little effect on spread of the coronavirus. Cuomo did it for a year anyway.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Tackling the MTA’s accessibility problems

The largest public transit system in the nation believes Quemuel Arroyo can bring about much-needed improvements, but some advocates fear it will be business as usual.

Power Lists

The 2021 MWBE Power 50

The executives and officials boosting government contracting with women and people of color in New York.