New York City
Personality
Rodneyse Bichotte: Definitely not the old boss
The machines are waning. Brooklyn Democrats are divided. But if anyone can unite them, it’s her.
Education
Policy
Hurdles aplenty as remote learning begins today
Students at NYC schools begin remote learning today, what challenges will they face?
Policy
How NYC could increase social distancing to combat coronavirus
Responding to the governor’s criticism of people gathering in parks despite the spread of coronavirus, New York City Council members offer solutions.
MTA
Policy
The MTA’s dire situation – by the numbers
Coronavirus has plunged daily subway ridership by at least 60%.
Power Lists
The 2020 Above & Beyond
Recognizing women in the public sector who've made notable contributions to society.
Politics
Lentol proposes vote-by-mail for New York’s presidential primary
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol has introduced an unusual piece of legislation meant to allow every registered Democrat in the state to vote by absentee ballot to ensure that voting takes place while limiting social contact.
Politics
Cuomo’s popularity is skyrocketing, but not with everyone
Despite widespread praise for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state lawmakers and activists are criticizing some aspects of his coronavirus response.
Politics
Cuomo's Medicaid dilemma
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he can't finalize a state budget with federal changes to Medicaid.
Budget
Personality
Why Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to tax the rich
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi wants higher taxes on the rich, health insurance for airport workers and an expansion of absentee balloting.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus spreads, NYC schools close and Albany keeps going
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Personality
NYC census outreach is paying off
A Q&A with New York City census director Julie Menin on putting more resources into phone banks and digital ads to reach New Yorkers.
New York City
Politics
New York needs masks, gowns and ventilators. Will Congress come through?
Federal responses to the coronavirus pandemic haven’t addressed shortages of medical supplies. Could New York’s congressional delegation change that?
Infrastructure
Policy
De Blasio is worried about NYC’s supply chain, should you be?
Some experts say sick drivers could cause shortages, but others say the system could adapt.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio demands essential medical supplies from feds
Without them, New York City’s hospitals could run out in the next few weeks.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo bans ‘non-essential gatherings’ of all sizes
But the governor says it’s not a shelter in place order.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Rising calls to free incarcerated New Yorkers
A limited release of Rikers Island inmates may not halt a coronavirus outbreak.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How should nonprofits adjust their services in light of COVID-19?
NYN Media talks to Andrea Wilson, partner at the accounting firm BDO and national co-leader of its nonprofit and education practice.
New York City
Policy
