MMV lists Manhattan neighborhoods … while running for the Bronx

The Manhattanite named spots in the district she actually lives in.

• By Jeff Coltin
• December 16, 2019

Cuomo vetoes bill aimed to help people of color keep custody of their kids

Advocates will renew the fight to increase the burden of proof needed to substantiate child neglect cases in 2020.

• By Zach Williams
• December 16, 2019

Ring security scare hits home in New York

A Staten Island home experienced a troubling issue with Amazon’s Ring security cameras.

• By Annie McDonough
• December 16, 2019

Undocumented immigrants now able to apply for driver’s licenses

• By Kay Dervishi
• December 16, 2019

Winners & Losers of 2019

From Amazon turning tail to polling at zero for the presidency, here are the highest highs and lowest lows for New York politicians this year.

• December 15, 2019

Bloomberg's unpopularity soars and impeachment proceedings ramp up

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• December 14, 2019

Is it safe to swim in New York City’s East River?

Yes. Sometimes.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• December 13, 2019

New York wants to write its own rules for the gig economy

The business community is pushing back on AB5-like legislation in New York. This is what they’re proposing instead.

• By Annie McDonough
• December 13, 2019

On the 2020 labor agenda: Construction safety, decriminalizing sex work

Will lawmakers boost workers’ rights next session?

• By Zach Williams
• December 13, 2019

New York City to set aside 1,000 apartments a year for homeless

• By Kay Dervishi
• December 13, 2019

Is it time to replace JCOPE?

A constitutional amendment could reduce Cuomo’s influence on ethics enforcement.

• By Zach Williams
• December 13, 2019

Is there any hope for gig workers this session?

After falling by the wayside, Albany will revive the question of whether your Uber driver should have labor protections.

• By Annie McDonough
• December 13, 2019

New York politicians react to Harvey Weinstein’s settlement

And they’re not happy.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• December 12, 2019

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes a case for impeachment

The congressman laid out a timeline of Trump’s behavior during a key impeachment debate.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• December 12, 2019

City Council Speaker backs seniors at risk of losing homes

• By Kay Dervishi
• December 12, 2019

What to know about Amazon’s new office in Manhattan

Amazon plans to expand in New York. Here’s how to cut through all the hot takes.

• By Annie McDonough
• December 12, 2019

How Democrats will tackle the power puzzle

Climate change isn’t the only energy issue next session.

• By Zach Williams
• December 12, 2019

New York’s war on plastic

Democratic lawmakers are pushing a wave of bills next session as the climate crisis worsens.

• By Alexander C. Kaufman
• December 12, 2019

Corey Johnson’s flimsy excuse for holding up paid vacation

Studies show small businesses can afford to give workers time off.

• By Bryce Covert
• December 12, 2019