New York City
Policy
New e-bike fleet draws questions
Citi Bike announced late last week that it would be expanding its fleet of e-bikes to include 4,000 new pedal-assist bikes.
New York City
Opinion
Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be NYC’s first female mayor?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may want executive experience and to implement her agenda in the country’s most high-profile city.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Who’s shortchanging New York’s students?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers have differing opinions on how school funding should be distributed.
Donald Trump
Personality
Lynne Patton: From Trump Tower to a NYCHA “shithole”
Lynne Patton, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regional administrator for New York and New Jersey discusses her relationship with president Donald Trump and her work with NYCHA.
New York State
Politics
A new public advocate, MTA fare hike and Michael Cohen testimony
Citi Bike announced it will expand its fleet of bicycles to 4,000, Jumaane Williams won New York City's public advocate race, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio became unlikely allies again, MTA announced a tax hike, Michael Cohen testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, and so much more in this week's headlines.
New York City
Policy
Can New York win another HQ2?
Governor Andrew Cuomo is fighting to win back a new Amazon headquarters in Queens – along with more than 70 other parties who signed an open letter this week to Amazon boss Jeff Bezos – despite the fact that Bezos and his company have shown no signs of regretting their decision to pull out of HQ2.
New York State
Policy
New York passes revenge porn law
A bill that passed the state Legislature on Thursday would make revenge porn a class A misdemeanor in New York, punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $1000 fine.
Ethics
Opinion
Will New York close the double jeopardy loophole before it’s too late?
Recent developments in the cases against Paul Manafort and Roger Stone show the urgency to close New York's double jeopardy loophole.
Technology
Policy
New FTC task force to tackle competition
The FTC will assign 17 attorneys to investigate anti-competitive behavior in the tech sector.
Donald Trump
Opinion
The Michael Cohen I know
President Trump’s volcanic former attack dog Michael Cohen has been around Manhattan politics and media for a long time.
New York City
Opinion
Rikers Island should get green infrastructure
When Rikers Island closes, use the land to fight climate change, pollution and environmental injustice.
Donald Trump
Policy
Who is Michael Cohen’s father-in-law?
President Donald Trump has tried to turn allegations of improper dealings with Russia back on his former attorney Michael Cohen, in part by making allegations about Cohen’s father-in-law. Here’s what it’s all about.
New York City
Politics
A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates
Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats
Opinion
The loss of Amazon's Long Island City HQ2 plans cost the city more than jobs and tax revenue
The loss of Amazon's Long Island City HQ2 plans cost the city more than jobs and tax revenue
New York City
Personality
Why Amanda Farias is challenging Rubén Díaz Sr.
Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s recent anti-gay remarks prompted Amanda Farias to announce another bid for his seat.
New York City
Policy
