New York State

Politics

Lawmakers and advocates call on the state to halt evictions

Many argue that evictions during this public health crisis could lead to more people contracting the coronavirus.

New York State

Politics

What will happen if New York loses a congressional seat?

A new redistricting process brings uncertainty as to how congressional seats will be drawn.

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

What does coronavirus mean for school funding in New York?

State Budget Director Robert Mujica explains big plans to change state education spending.

New York City

Politics

NYC closes two public schools amid coronavirus concerns

Area colleges and universities are taking similar steps to curtail the virus’s spread.

New York City

Policy

Everything New Yorkers need to know about the 2020 census

The decennial count will be conducted primarily online for the first time this year.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Katz admits mistake in asking for bail

Queens DA also continues asking for bail in other cases, despite campaign pledge.

Technology

Policy

Is ‘InsurTech’ here to stay?

Root CEO Alex Timm talks the Green Light Law, telematics-based car insurance and the slightly grating nickname for insurance technology.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Hizzoner hops on the Bernie bro bandwagon

The New York City mayor’s most recent tweets reveal he’s transformed into the quintessential U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders supporter.

New York State

Politics

Will the New Rochelle containment area work?

Preventing large gatherings may be one of the best tools to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Personality

Two peas in a pod

Chirlane McCray and Hillary Clinton: First ladies who have more in common than you might think.