Education

Policy

Are in-person classes safer than expected?

New York City tested a significant portion of its students and teachers in early October. Out of 10,676 tests only 18 were positive.

New York State

Politics

Which super PACs are spending on state Senate races?

Companies, unions and charter school advocates are hoping to influence key races across the state.

New York State

Politics

What’s uniting political left and right?

Democrats and Republicans are making some common cause at the state level in these crazy political times.

NYPD

Policy

The NYPD has a surveillance problem

The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.

New York City

Policy

Can subway buskers survive the pandemic?

Performers have lost a lot of income, but there are programs available to help them.

Housing

Policy

SoHo rezoning not a safe bet with Manhattan BP candidates

While most expressed at least theoretical support, missing details prevent them from fully committing.

New York State

Politics

An early end to the census compounds fears of political manipulation

Stopping the count could lead to an inaccurate tally and a loss of congressional representation for New York.