Why stop with Billy Idol? We want more, more, more

More public service announcements from ’80s icons.

• By Jeff Coltin and City & State
• February 27, 2020

What does New York City need to do to house its seniors?

Zoning rule reform in 2016 was a first step to house New York City's seniors, but more can be done.

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 27, 2020

Watchdog calls on NYPD to tag body camera locations

The company that makes the cameras already offers the feature – the police just don’t use it.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 27, 2020

Heastie’s weakening hand on bail reform

Fair or not, the political winds are blowing in favor of changing the recently implemented criminal justice reforms.

• By Zach Williams
• February 27, 2020

The latest sign Trump has it in for New York

Why is a federal coastal flooding study really being cut?

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 26, 2020

Holden, Kallos to propose new city “moonshot” division

Two New York City lawmakers are launching a moonshot bid to introduce more technological expertise to city government.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 26, 2020

Bloomberg plays defense again in second debate

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg performed somewhat better in his second presidential debate, but he was still under attack and missed some opportunities to fight back.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 26, 2020

The tricky politics of paid gestational surrogacy

The budget process offers Democrats a chance to figure out an issue that divided them last year.

• By Zach Williams
• February 26, 2020

State census funding to be distributed days before count begins

Some localities will be partnering with foundations to give the funding out to nonprofits more efficiently.

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 26, 2020

NY-17 candidate Josh Eisen accused of stalking, harassment and racism

The best-funded candidate for Rep. Nita Lowey’s seat used the n-word and made threats in emails, according to lawsuits and criminal charges.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 25, 2020

Will Bloomberg’s mayoral record block his presidential nomination?

The former New York City mayor’s plan to distance himself from his controversial record isn’t going as planned.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 25, 2020

SCOTUS to decide on whether foster care orgs can exclude same-sex foster parents

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 25, 2020

Young candidates assemble on TikTok

Tinder banking is so 2018.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 25, 2020

How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections

A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 25, 2020

New York lawmakers react to Weinstein verdict

The disgraced producer was convicted – but not on the most serious charges. Will it come back to haunt Cy Vance?

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 24, 2020

How Trump is thwarting Cuomo’s agenda

The governor faces federal opposition on a variety of policy fronts.

• By Zach Williams
• February 24, 2020

De Blasio joins other lawmakers on messaging app Signal

NYC mayor joins ranks of lawmakers using a disappearing messaging service.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 24, 2020

Firm trying to buy .org registry promises capped prices for nonprofits

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 24, 2020

Who’s in and who’s out of the New York City Power 100

All the big changes this year, explained.

• By City & State
• February 24, 2020

Could Chirlane McCray thrive as a candidate for Brooklyn borough president?

New York City’s first lady may have her husband playing second fiddle.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 24, 2020