Andy King likely to be kicked out of NY City Council

The Committee on Standards and Ethics unanimously recommend expulsion for multiple charges of misconduct.

• By Jeff Coltin
• September 29, 2020

The problem with New York’s vaccine task force

People of color lack representation on a state panel handling the distribution of a future vaccine.

• By Zach Williams
• September 29, 2020

What Trump’s tax returns reveal about his charitable giving

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 29, 2020

No-knock search warrants may be heading out the door in New York

After nearly two decades of inaction, Breonna Taylor’s death may lead to reforms.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 29, 2020

Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance

The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.

• By Kay Dervishi and Kimberly Gonzalez
• September 28, 2020

Trump: New York could be last in line for a vaccine

Who are the federal officials making sure the coronavirus vaccine is safe and fairly distributed?

• By Zach Williams
• September 28, 2020

State loan program now open to PPP recipients

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 28, 2020

Why Ronald Lauder is targeting state Senate Democrats

The longtime GOP donor may want to protect Israel allies in the House through redistricting.

• By Zach Williams
• September 28, 2020

Corey Johnson drops mayoral bid and protests erupt for Breonna Taylor

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 26, 2020

How to keep warm while dining outdoors

Hizzoner is letting restaurants continue the COVID-era accommodation. Here are some tips to make it work.

• By Caitlin Dorman
• September 25, 2020

Three in 10 Hudson Valley nonprofits say dissolution is at least somewhat likely

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 25, 2020

Lancman set to resign from City Council, sources say

New York City Council Member Rory Lancman, who is term limited in 2021, is considering resigning from the legislative body to take a job in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, sources say.

• By Jeff Coltin
• September 25, 2020

New generation of politicians open up about mental health struggles

Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 25, 2020

Divisions over Puerto Rico’s future

Some Democrats push for statehood, others are only concerned with the self-determination process.

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• September 25, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• September 25, 2020

Bill Barr is the anarchist

The case for impeaching the U.S. attorney general, who has undermined the rule of law in New York.

• By Ben Adler
• September 25, 2020

Why NYC Council speakers never become mayor, or anything else

Cory Johnson dropping out of the 2021 mayoral race makes him just the latest speaker to fail to move up in electoral politics.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 24, 2020

Is NYC on the cusp of a second wave?

As new clusters of COVID-19 cases begin to emerge across New York City, should citizens be concerned about another outbreak?

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• September 24, 2020

How Johnson’s exit boosts Stringer in 2021

The council speaker dropped his bid for NYC mayor.

• By Jeff Coltin
• September 24, 2020

Seats in New York City’s free child care program still not finalized

With the rest of the city’s in-person classes starting next week, challenges remain to prepare providers.

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 24, 2020