Opinion
Opinion
NYC requires a leaner, tech-driven government
The budget shortfall makes efficiency essential.
New York State
Politics
How would line-of-duty benefits work for COVID-19?
De Blasio has thrown his support behind death benefits for NYC workers, but the measure would first have to pass in Albany.
New York City
Personality
Ex-parks chief slams beach, pool closures
Former NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe says the decision is shortsighted.
Budget
Policy
A new pot of pot revenue unlikely to save the state budget
Legalizing recreational marijuana is unlikely this year, and wouldn’t provide immediate fiscal relief.
New York City
Politics
Scott Stringer wants to save NYC’s summer
The New York City comptroller offers ideas for how to safely open city beaches.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Coronavirus limits Seawright’s options after losing ballot spot
The state’s highest court stripped the assemblywoman of the Democratic line.
New York City
Politics
The shifting metrics for reopening and New York’s beach boondoggle
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Does the South Bronx representative have to be from the block?
Several candidates in the crowded field to replace Rep. José E. Serrano don’t live in the district. Does it matter?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
House candidates who reside outside the district
Congressional candidates only have to live in the same state.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The carpetbaggers in the 2020 primaries
A handful of New York candidates moved into their districts only recently.
New York State
Politics
Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support
Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.
New York State
Politics
Where are the ex-IDC members now?
Most of the controversial state senators lost reelection bids in 2018.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why arrests plummeted during New York’s COVID-19 peak
It wasn’t only because people are staying at home.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Will nonprofits stay virtual post-pandemic?
Nonprofit leaders share their lessons from the shift to remote work.
Technology
Policy
Is Elon Musk more flash than substance?
What we know and what we don’t know about Musk’s promises to help New York during the coronavirus crisis.
Education
Policy
1 in 6 students to attend remote NYC summer school
Lack of resources and too many home distractions contributed to the record number of students falling behind.
MTA
Policy