Criminal Justice

Policy

No-knock search warrants may be heading out the door in New York

After nearly two decades of inaction, Breonna Taylor’s death may lead to reforms.

Donald Trump

Policy

Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance

The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.

Donald Trump

Politics

Trump: New York could be last in line for a vaccine

Who are the federal officials making sure the coronavirus vaccine is safe and fairly distributed?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Why Ronald Lauder is targeting state Senate Democrats

The longtime GOP donor may want to protect Israel allies in the House through redistricting.

New York City

Personality

How to keep warm while dining outdoors

Hizzoner is letting restaurants continue the COVID-era accommodation. Here are some tips to make it work.

New York City Council

Politics

Lancman set to resign from City Council, sources say

New York City Council Member Rory Lancman, who is term limited in 2021, is considering resigning from the legislative body to take a job in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, sources say.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

New generation of politicians open up about mental health struggles

Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.

New York State

Politics

Divisions over Puerto Rico’s future

Some Democrats push for statehood, others are only concerned with the self-determination process.

New York City

Opinion

Bill Barr is the anarchist

The case for impeaching the U.S. attorney general, who has undermined the rule of law in New York.

New York City

Politics

Why NYC Council speakers never become mayor, or anything else

Corey Johnson dropping out of the 2021 mayoral race makes him just the latest speaker to fail to move up in electoral politics.

Politics

Is NYC on the cusp of a second wave?

As new clusters of COVID-19 cases begin to emerge across New York City, should citizens be concerned about another outbreak?

Education

Policy

Seats in New York City’s free child care program still not finalized

With the rest of the city’s in-person classes starting next week, challenges remain to prepare providers.

New York City

Politics

Industry City rezoning collapse lets Corey Johnson off the hook

The City Council speaker avoided taking a stance on the controversial plan that could have harmed his mayoral prospects.