New York City

Politics

Looking at how well education combats Holocaust misinformation

A bill before state lawmakers would authorize a state study to examine how well students are learning about genocide.

Politics

As Brewer Attempts 'Unusual' Return to City Council, Upper West Side Primary Heats Up

Six Democratic candidates are running in the primary for City Council District 6, a seat based on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

New York State

Policy

Prisoners slowly receiving COVID-19 vaccines

After winning a lawsuit against Cuomo and navigating the J&J pause, incarcerated people are finally getting vaccinated.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Maya Wiley’s long crusade

The veteran civil rights activist and attorney has always centered racial equity, but hasn’t always produced tangible results.

New York City

Politics

Rudy Giuliani’s questionable business entanglements

From representing dubious foreign clients to making suspicious donations.

New York City

Politics

How some Cuomo critics are handling the Stringer allegations

Nearly two dozen state lawmakers have endorsed the accused mayoral hopeful and called on the governor to resign.

New York State

Opinion

U.S. Supreme Court likely to overturn NY gun law

Trump appointees threaten strict licensing requirements for carrying firearms.

New York City

Politics

Accusation of sexual harassment against Stringer throws mayoral left lane into disarray

Jean Kim, a lobbyist and former volunteer on Stringer’s unsuccessful 2001 campaign for New York City public advocate, alleged that he subjected her to sexual harassment and abuse.

Eric Adams

Personality

Understanding Eric Adams

The Brooklyn borough president discusses some of the biggest controversies during his political tenure and why he’s not actually as shocking as some may think.

New York City

Politics

Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13

Monique Johnson, Irene Estrada, Marjorie Velazquez, John Perez and Marilyn Soto are in the running for the soon-to-be open seat held by Councilmember Mark Gjonaj, who announced in February that he won’t be seeking reelection.

Politics

Could Ari Kagan finally win an election?

The council staffer has run before, but this time he faces scandal-plagued candidates in the New York City Council District 47 field.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Unions see boost in interest during COVID-19

A Q&A with District Council 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido on Cuomo’s scandals and his union’s mayoral endorsement.

Opinion

Opinion

The pandemic’s affordable housing opportunity

New York City should retrofit stores, offices and hotels to address the housing shortage.