New York City
Policy
How the NYC Ferry could work
Experts weigh in on how to improve the city’s ferries without scrapping them.
Policy
Society doesn’t break down with 14th Street closed to cars
On Thursday morning, the city began its experimental transit initiative, preventing all passenger cars – including taxis and ride-hail app vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft – from driving on 14th Street in Manhattan between Third and Ninth avenues, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New York State
Politics
Democratic congressional challengers back impeachment
Will GOP incumbents pay for defending Trump?
New York State
Policy
Will New York take net neutrality into its own hands?
A new federal ruling would let states to regulate the internet even if the FCC won’t.
New York City
Politics
Giuliani becomes more ensconced in impeachment inquiry
NYC’s former mayor may soon face another subpoena request tied to the White House.
New York City
Policy
Privacy group raises OMNY security concerns
The tap-and-go payment system may pose a threat to undocumented immigrants.
New York State
Politics
Collins rescued the GOP in Western New York
One congressional seat and up to two state Senate seats are now firmly in Republican hands.
New York City
Politics
Who’s for and against banning menthol cigarettes in New York City
It’s Al Sharpton vs. the NAACP, with Corey Johnson stuck in the middle.
New York City
Policy
Unions talk trash as city nears waste zone deal
The two biggest unions in commercial waste hauling have never gotten along.
New York State
Policy
Michael Blake’s Airbnb bill a potential conflict of interest
The Assemblyman worked as a political consultant for a firm that was paid by Airbnb.
New York City
Politics
Putting Trump’s presidential library on Staten Island is a great idea
It would bring prestige, scholarly resources, and all of Trump’s documents to the borough that loves him.
New York City
Politics
New York’s surprisingly powerless people
10 city and state officials who aren’t as influential as you think.
New York City
Politics
The least powerful man in New York
Bill de Blasio promised to end inequality. He didn’t. But a mayor never could.
New York City
Policy
L train testing ultrawideband signal technology
On Friday the MTA will begin testing out the new signal equipment.
New York City
Policy
