NYC pols want to change NYPD’s role at polling sites

The proposal follows cops’ forceful presence during the election.

• By Sydney Kashiwagi and Sydney Kashiwagi
• November 19, 2020

For the coronavirus, it’s 10 p.m. somewhere

Some holes in the new restrictions.

• By Caitlin Dorman
• November 18, 2020

What is the Defund the Police movement about?

Is it a viable criminal justice solution?

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 18, 2020

Eric Adams’ latest role: mayoral candidate

The Brooklyn BP is launching his campaign with a video

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 18, 2020

How Dems can reverse losses among Latino voters

They need a message that combines both race and class.

• By Pablo Zevallos
• November 18, 2020

Trump’s surprising gains in NYC

Improvement among Latino voters boosted the president in the Bronx.

• By Destine Manson
• November 17, 2020

Advocates say Cuomo is delaying action on protecting contact tracing data

The governor has not signed a bill passed months ago that would block police and immigration authorities from accessing personal information.

• By Zach Williams
• November 17, 2020

DSA can win. Can it win there?

Council candidates will try to spread the message to new areas

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 17, 2020

Poll: city finances will recover in 2-5 years

Political insiders think Lander will be the next comptroller

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 17, 2020

Trump obsessively hates on NY

The president attacks his former hometown frequently, and often inaccurately.

• By Kay Dervishi and Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 16, 2020

The case for a nuanced battle plan against the next COVID wave

Avoiding a winter lockdown hinges on implementing the right types of restrictions

• By Zach Williams
• November 16, 2020

Staten Island Power 100 (51-100)

Richmond County’s ruling class.

• By City & State
• November 16, 2020

A new generation of leadership on Staten Island’s North Shore

Council Member Debi Rose was the borough’s first Black lawmaker, and she opened the door to a growing, diverse seat of political power.

• By Sydney Kashiwagi
• November 16, 2020

Staten Island Power 100

Richmond County’s ruling class.

• By City & State
• November 16, 2020

GOP continues contesting presidential results as absentee ballot counting begins

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 13, 2020

Should NYC’s schools close before indoor dining?

Probably not, according to recent scientific studies.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 13, 2020

Foundations loosen grant restrictions, giving more in response to COVID

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 13, 2020

NY should shut down before it's too late

Learn from past mistakes and close indoor dining before the outbreak is out of control.

• By Tom Allon
• November 13, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• November 13, 2020

Can a curfew slow the spread of COVID-19?

Public health experts weigh in on new state curfew for restaurants, bars and gyms.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 12, 2020