Politics
Who exactly is a lobbyist?
According to New York regulations, they’re not just cutting backroom deals.
Power Lists
New York City’s Top 50 Lobbyists
The firms that earned the most lobbying your government in 2019.
New York City
Politics
When will tourists return to New York?
NYC without selfie sticks is every New Yorker’s fantasy. It came true – and it hurts.
Power Lists
New York City’s Top 50 Lobbyists: 11-50
The firms that earned the most lobbying your government in 2019.
New York State
Personality
NY politicians who aren’t afraid to wear a mask
Empire State’s top electeds put their money where their mouth is.
New York City
Policy
De Blasio gets heat for keeping city beaches closed
Yet another example of a policy split between City Hall and Albany, the discord on whether or not New York’s beaches are ready to reopen has prompted criticism from city and state lawmakers who say that if local beaches in the five boroughs aren’t open, New Yorkers will travel to the nearest open beach, causing the potential for overcrowding at a time when that’s the very thing to avoid.
New York City
Policy
What happens when you die in New York City?
Here’s why bodies have piled up in bags on trucks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
New York City
Politics
The duel over NYC’s contact tracing program
De Blasio is getting bogged down in scandals with two of the city’s public health leaders.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo extends stay-at-home order for New York City, other regions
For parts of New York the "New York on PAUSE" order will remain in effect until at least May 28th.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How local boards of elections are preparing for the pandemic primary
The obstacles are many and often unprecedented. Here’s how they’ll try to manage.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What will absentee voting mean for the June primaries?
The pandemic has created an unprecedented election landscape, so we asked the experts to guide us through it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
9 most expensive New York House primaries
AOC and her primary challengers are leading the pack, raising more than $9 million in total.
New York City
Politics
Shea gives Barbot the benefit of doubt, but will de Blasio?
NYC Health Commissioner insults NYPD, but she was provoked.
New York State
Policy
Unemployment benefits loom large before reopening
Expanding eligibility could help redefine the balance of power in the workplace.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
New York City’s non-strategy to furloughing workers
There are political and practical impediments to immediately and temporarily trimming the New York City payroll – and perhaps tactical reasons for the de Blasio administration not to do so.
New York City
Politics
City Council approves part of COVID-19 relief package
New protections for commercial and residential tenants passed, in addition to capping fees by food delivery apps.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Critical medical procedures delayed by COVID-19
Everything from cancer treatments to organ transplants have been put off due to the pandemic.
Personality
Personality