New York City
Policy
NY should brace itself for a COVID-19 resurgence
The state’s reopening, warmer weather and protests could all contribute to an uptick in coronavirus cases.
New York State
Personality
Fighting for a reopening New York in Washington
Rep. Tom Suozzi on wrangling more money from a federal government that doesn’t want to help.
NYPD
Policy
Police discipline in the wake of protest enforcement
Videos have shown use of force against protesters. Here are the police who’ve faced punishment so far.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The remaining obstacles to police transparency
Repealing 50-a may make police records public, but lengthy record requests could stand in the way of actually seeing them.
New York State
Politics
How state lawmakers seized the moment
After months on the sidelines the Legislature snapped into action. Here’s how the bills got passed.
New York State
Policy
The police reforms passed by New York state
A total of 11 bills made their way through the state Senate and Assembly.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A black Buffalo cop stopped another officer’s chokehold. She was fired.
Will Cariol Horne finally see justice 12 years after losing her job?
New York State
Politics
The balancing act in reopening New York’s economy
Officials have been weighing public health imperatives with jobs and business activity.
Politics
Challengers blast Vance’s push to jail looters
Five Manhattan DA candidates criticize the incumbent’s ‘latest harmful political stunt.’
New York City
Policy
When do NYPD officers face consequences for alleged brutality?
New York City has had a number of high-profile instances of alleged police brutality, similar to Eric Garner’s death – and many also did not result in any criminal convictions. This is what happened in the most widely covered recent cases of police-involved deaths and brutality.
New York State
Policy
State lawmakers’ comeback
Recent protests have helped the state Legislature reassert its power against the governor.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Activists and civil rights leaders on how to reform policing
Activists weigh in on the policies they want to see enacted in the wake of protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
NYPD
Policy
How would NYC cut $1 billion for the NYPD?
Calls to reduce spending on police are increasingly popular, but details are still being determined.
NYPD
Politics
What the NYPD patrol guide says about use of force
During the protests, New York City Police Department officers have not been following their own guidelines.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics