Opinion

Opinion

Trump or Cuomo could quarantine New York

The president and governor have the authority to order a lockdown. They just might not get reelected if they do.

Homelessness

Policy

Will de Blasio’s subway homelessness plan be a train wreck?

Homeless advocates, outreach workers and cops say the mayor’s approach doesn’t address root causes.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Byford said Cuomo made his job ‘intolerable’

The former New York City Transit chief explained how the governor’s micromanaging led him to resign.

New York State

Personality

A blunt conversation with Cuomo’s pot czar

Norman Birenbaum has been heading up the governor’s efforts to legalize marijuana.

Labor

Policy

Gig economy companies weigh paying workers affected by coronavirus

Some companies are announcing steps to protect gig economy workers vulnerable to the coronavirus.

Homelessness

Policy

How New York’s programs and policies are keeping the homeless on the street

Despite damning reports, calls to action and billions spent, New York is perpetuating the crisis.

NYPD

Politics

Will the NYPD officers involved in aggressive arrest be penalized?

The video shocked viewers, but it’s doubtful they’ll face consequences.

New York State

Policy

Can legislators make coronavirus work for them?

The outbreak has drawn attention to income inequality and health care access.

Technology

Policy

Talking Open Data with Kelly Jin

First Read Tech talks to chief analytics officer for New York City, Kelly Jin.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

WFP endorses Amanda Septimo for Assembly against Carmen Arroyo

The progressive party is backing the 29-year-old candidate against 26-year incumbent Carmen Arroyo.

Nonprofits

Policy

Cuomo resurfaces nonprofit donor disclosure plan

The governor wants to make major donors to nonprofits public despite losing a legal battle over a similar 2016 law.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Who are prominent New Yorkers endorsing for president?

These are all of New York’s elected officials and other prominent public figures to endorse 2020 presidential candidates.