New York City
Politics
Rochester police chief fired and NYC schools delayed again
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Bill de Blasio’s penchant for procrastination
You can count on the New York City’s mayor to put off the big decisions.
New York State
Policy
How New York could raise taxes on the rich
Income taxes, pieds-à-terre and stock buybacks all could be targeted by the state Legislature.
Personality
How NYC is trying to prevent a second wave
Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi on school reopenings, hyperlocal targeting and pandemic politics.
New York City
Policy
The US Open’s legacy in Northeast Queens: airplane noise
The Federal Aviation Administration has used a flight path to and from LaGuardia Airport that was designed to avoid disrupting the US Open, but disrupts locals.
New York City
Politics
Critics slam NYC City Hall furloughs
Some call the move an empty gesture, indicative of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s lazy leadership.
Education
Policy
Why NYC Asian American students are opting for remote learning
Families in multigenerational homes and fears of the coronavirus drive choice to stay in virtual classrooms.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio’s about-face on reopening schools
A temporary setback could help the mayor in the long run.
MTA
Opinion
MTA should cut waste to spare riders
The MTA plans devastating service slashes to avoid confronting the root of its fiscal problems.
New York City
Politics
Industry City and the future of member deference
The fate of the rezoning in Brooklyn may have a lasting impact on New York City’s land use decisions.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New report lays out state budget actions for climate change
Environmentalists and budget hawks target tax exemptions and reimbursements to local governments.
New York State
Personality
Paul Rudd, “certified young person,” wants you to mask up
Cuomo worked with the actor on a new public service announcement aimed at college students.
Personality
Personality
Five things to know about Lovely Warren
Get to know the controversial Rochester mayor a little better.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How Michael Caputo learned the dark art of politics
The Western New York operative turned Trump appointee is embroiled in a Washington coronavirus scandal.
Personality
Personality
New podcast targets Latinos ahead of 2020 elections
HITN’s “Estudio DC” features interviews with members of Congress and other experts.
New York State
Politics