New York City
Politics
Katz claims victory in Queens DA primary
But there’s still 114 contested ballots left to contend with.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about de Blasio’s new $58.4 million bike plan
Will this finally put an end to the recent spate of cyclist deaths?
New York State
Politics
Why Rosselló’s resignation won’t quell Puerto Rico’s anger
The governor’s successor, Wanda Vázquez, is already facing serious resistance.
New York City
Policy
MTA pushes biometric timekeeping at heated board meeting
The technology, however, isn't impervious to abuse.
New York City
Politics
New York City Charter Revision Commission finalizes its ballot proposals
Voters will vote in November on 19 proposals, grouped into five questions.
New York State
Opinion
Marianne Williamson’s philosophy is a New York phenomenon
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson’s philosophy is an authentic New York phenomenon - though hometown boosters should be warned that it isn’t anything to be particularly proud of, writes journalist Lindsay Beyerstein.
New York State
Politics
Stefanik echoes fellow Republicans in Mueller questioning
Rep. Elise Stefanik, the only New York Republican to probe former Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday, followed the GOP party line as she questioned Mueller about the Steele dossier.
New York State
Policy
After holdup, Senate votes to extend 9/11 victims fund
Funding for those affected by the deadly attacks will be extended through 2092.
New York State
Politics
Mueller tells Nadler his report did not exonerate Trump
New York lawmakers took center stage in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning, as Reps. Jerry Nadler and Hakeem Jeffries tried to demonstrate that Trump obstructed justice.
New York State
Policy
Report: Digital divide spells bad news for census
An online census could negatively impact those who are low-income.
Politics
New York City Council
Every vote counts: New York’s history of close elections
State and local elections often come down to a handful of votes.
New York City
Personality
Jonathan Lippman says it’s too late to change course on closing Rikers
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
New York City
Policy
Videos of NYC’s flooded streets and subways raise concerns
Despite the projects in the works, New York City still appears to lack the ability to prevent significant flooding, as multiple videos captured on Monday evening.
New York City
Politics
NY lawmakers join the call for Puerto Rico’s governor to resign
Thousands protest Ricardo Rosselló after his heinous private chats were made public.
New York City
Policy
MTA officials respond to subways failure
A software bug that forced the numbered subway lines to malfunction Friday night is causing renewed concerns over the MTA's systems.
New York City
Policy
Will the New York City Council cap real estate broker rental fees?
City Councilman Keith Powers introduced a bill to cap at one month’s rent the amount renters pay in broker fees, but the real estate industry is lobbying aggressively against it and the outcome remains uncertain.
New York State
Opinion