New York City
Politics
What does the New York City public advocate actually do?
The Public Advocate's office will be filled once again, here’s what Letitia James successor can expect.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Is New York’s economic development strategy working?
Amazon’s HQ2 controversy has drawn attention to New York’s economic development strategy – and proposed changes.
Nonprofits
Policy
Two years in, David Hansell reflects on running ACS
Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner David Hansell explains the latest in child welfare.
New York City
Personality
The politicians who dropped off the NYC Power 100
Scandals and a "blue wave" shook up New York City's power structure.
MTA
Policy
MTA announces Transit Tech Lab finalists
The MTA, along with the Partnership for New York City, announced the companies selected to participate in the accelerator program for new products and technologies aimed at solving public transportation problems.
Politics
The endorsements for NYC public advocate candidates
Who has endorsed whom in the New York City public advocate special election? With candidates running on their own lines, recommendations may play a larger role.
New York City
Politics
Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?
Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.
New York State
Opinion
End non-medical exemptions to school vaccination requirements
New York should protect children with compromised immune systems by ending non-medical exemptions to school vaccination requirements.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
New York politicians and the actors who played them
Some of the most memorable movie and TV portrayals of New York political figures, from Michael Imperioli playing Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Fred Armisen’s controversial take on then-Gov. David Paterson.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s new monitor, Crowley’s abdication and the public advocate showdown
NYCHA gets a new monitor, Joseph Crowley gets a new job and the public advocate candidates have a new showdown in This Week's Headlines.
Technology
Policy
Police body cam footage can now be made public
The NYPD championed the move to make bod cam footage public even as the PBA considers an appeal.
Personality
Public advocate rivals Williams, Ulrich top winners list
The public advocate's race dominated the week after Amazon, and no one knows exactly where upstate is. But you will know who was this week's biggest winner (and loser).
New York City
Politics
Who’s trending in the NYC public advocate’s race?
A look at which New York City public advocate candidate got the biggest post-debate bump this week.
New York City
Opinion
In Amazon's wake, New York should double down on tech
New York City and state can’t ignore the fast-growing economic tech sector.
New York City
Politics
Fact-checking the second NYC public advocate debate
Evaluating the debate claims of the leading candidates in the New York City public advocate's race.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
