A Carbon Free New York?

When you’re talking about fossil fuel emissions, it’s a race to zero.

• By Julie Tighe
• September 14, 2020

Rich to NYC: Drop dead

While the city approaches a fiscal cliff, the most powerful New Yorkers complain about possible tax hikes.

• By Zach Williams
• September 14, 2020

Lucerne removals could uproot shelter residents across NYC

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 14, 2020

Can New York lead the nation on antitrust enforcement?

New legislation could allow New York to take more aggressive action against companies allegedly engaging in anti-competitive behavior than it’s currently able to under federal antitrust laws.

• By Annie McDonough
• September 14, 2020

Teacher’s pet: Can Cuomo’s right-hand man save SUNY?

Jim Malatras’ installation is either a power grab – or the university system’s only hope.

• By Zach Williams
• September 14, 2020

The 2020 Higher Education Power 50

The most influential leaders of New York colleges and universities.

• By City & State
• September 14, 2020

Community foundations award few grants specifically for Black communities: report

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 13, 2020

Rochester upheaval continues and indoor dining returns in NYC

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 12, 2020

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

• September 11, 2020

Can NY learn from 9/11 on COVID-19 disability benefits?

The state may expand disability benefits and workers compensation to those still suffering from COVID-19.

• By Annie McDonough
• September 11, 2020

Will de Blasio ties haunt a trio of mayoral candidates?

Maya Wiley, Kathryn Garcia and Loree Sutton have already begun to distance themselves from the mayor.

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 10, 2020

Rochester’s headstart on police reforms

Before Daniel Prude’s death, Rochester overhauled its police oversight board to give it significantly more power.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 10, 2020

Mental health providers warn of growing crisis among youth, oppose state cuts

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 10, 2020

Should police respond to mental health calls?

The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.

• By Annie McDonough
• September 10, 2020

How the Lucerne Hotel reversal happened

A threatened lawsuit caused NYC to move homeless men out of the Upper West Side.

• By Jeff Coltin
• September 9, 2020

How academics can engage communities

With our Ask A Philosopher booth, we turned New York City into a marketplace of ideas.

• By Ian Olasov
• September 9, 2020

Homeless men at Upper West Side hotel to be relocated after backlash

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 9, 2020

Why children are in pediatric nursing homes, separated from family by COVID-19

Disability advocates point to a nursing shortage, among other causes.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• September 9, 2020

Even in 2020, Stringer holds onto his multi-racial coalition

The NYC Comptroller’s mayoral campaign announcement featured a diverse group of endorsers.

• By Jeff Coltin
• September 8, 2020

Alejandra Caraballo, transgender trailblazer, eyes City Council run

A Q&A with the Brooklyn lawyer and community board member on her campaign for Laurie Cumbo’s seat.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 8, 2020