All the times politicians called for fixing NYC’s property tax system

Decades after Dinkins’ commission, there’s been little headway.

• By Jana Cholakovska
• February 5, 2020

Trump bashes sanctuary cities in State of the Union speech

The president mentioned crimes committed by an undocumented immigrant in New York City to make his case.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 5, 2020

Nonprofit advocates call for $100M state investment into their infrastructure

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 5, 2020

Albany sheriff doesn't want gig workers classified as employees

The debate over whether Uber drivers and Postmates delivery cyclists should be classified as employees or independent contractors is now in full swing.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 5, 2020

Bloomberg’s plan to win over Latino voters

Among other moves, the former New York City mayor embraced Puerto Rican statehood.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 5, 2020

An app screwed up Iowa’s caucuses. Could the same happen in New York?

New York doesn’t use an app, but its voting technology has had its own problems in the past.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 4, 2020

Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in health

City & State’s gala recognized New York’s leaders in the health care community.

• By City & State
• February 4, 2020

Rep. Elise Stefanik raises over $3 million, more than AOC

Being President Trump’s attack dog pays off, but her opponent pulled in $2 million.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 4, 2020

How ranked-choice voting will work in New York City

What you need to know about the complicated new system.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 4, 2020

Talking algorithms with Jeff Thamkittikasem

First Read Tech talks to the director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations, and acting Algorithms Management and Policy Officer for the city.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 4, 2020

A balancing act in Brooklyn

Brooklyn business improvement districts want to grow their neighborhoods - without spurring gentrification.

• By Gabe Ponce de León
• February 4, 2020

The key to reinvigorating your board

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 4, 2020

Get to know Brooklyn's Business Improvement Districts

A rundown of BIDs in Brooklyn and what they're doing.

• By City & State
• February 4, 2020

Can only a New Yorker like Bloomberg handle Trump’s bullying?

The former mayor’s campaign had a sharp rebuke for the president.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 3, 2020

Where do nearby states stand on recreational marijuana?

New York and its neighbors want to make sure they’re all on the same page before they pass anything.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 3, 2020

New York gets a big broadband win

New York is now eligible for $16 billion in broadband funding.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 3, 2020

Half of homeless domestic violence survivors feel unsafe in NYC shelter system

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 3, 2020

Political extremists have found a home on this GOP-backed Facebook group

Far-right comments crop up among the 160,000 members of Repeal Bail Reform.

• By Zach Williams
• February 3, 2020

Who’s spending the most to legalize marijuana

Who’s spending the most to legalize marijuana?

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 3, 2020

Marijuana companies spend big on lobbying amid a slumping pot market

Here’s who’s still spending a lot to legalize pot in New York.

• By Zach Williams
• February 3, 2020