The Tech Power 50

Always a hub for innovation, recent events in New York have created a new era of influencers.

• By City & State
• February 10, 2019

A wrench in the Amazon deal, taking a jail to court and a new substitute NYCHA head

Michael Ginaris is Amazon enemy number one, Bill de Blasio unveils the 2019-20 budget, there's a new NYCHA head in town and the state faces a budget shortfall in This Week's Headlines.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 8, 2019

Charter nears deal with state regulators

Charter Spectrum is nearing a deal to avoid the company’s exit from New York.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 8, 2019

Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate

Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate, including assertions by Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Nomiki Konst and others.

• By Jeff Coltin, Jonathan Lentz, Erica Scalise and A. G. Sims
• February 8, 2019

Nonprofits are holding back women of color leaders

• By Zach Williams
• February 8, 2019

What to know about NYC’s $92.2 billion budget

New York's budget is larger than all but two states, but still feeling the pinch of Wall Street volatility.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 7, 2019

City Council underfunds CUNY Mexican Studies Institute

CUNY Mexican Studies Institute should be funded as much as its Puerto Rican and Dominican counterparts.

• By Cesar Vargas
• February 7, 2019

Public advocate candidates debate tech

Animosity towards Amazon in the New York City Public Advocate debate doesn't mean the candidates are hostile to tech.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 7, 2019

Here is how to track federal grants for New York City nonprofits

• By Zach Williams
• February 7, 2019

Amazon is the new Trump in first official public advocate debate

Amazon was the new Trump in the first official New York City public advocate debate.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 7, 2019

Criminal justice reforms up next ahead of Caucus Weekend

Criminal justice reforms up next for Democratic state lawmakers ahead of Caucus Weekend in Albany.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 7, 2019

Holding law enforcement accountable begins with full repeal of 50-a

This law shields police officers from public scrutiny at the expense of accountability, transparency and safety.

• By Cynthia Conti-Cook and Dan Quart
• February 6, 2019

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on the state’s $2.8 billion budget shortfall

New York's $2.8 billion budget shortfall is the result of Trump’s tax cut.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 6, 2019

Brad Hoylman: The person behind state Senate’s progressive bills

Six-year Senate veteran Brad Hoylman is as progressive as many newcomers, and his bills are finally moving.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 6, 2019

Here is how the federal government shutdown is still affecting New Yorkers' food security

• By Zach Williams
• February 6, 2019

What can Amazon do to sell its HQ2 plan in New York City?

Experts weigh in on the Amazon's $3 billion deal to build another headquarters in Queens and compare it to similar battles in New York City’s history.

• By Jonathan Lentz
• February 6, 2019

What to watch for in the public advocate debate

The New York City public advocate special election race has narrowed as candidates try to separate themselves in the first debate.

• By A. G. Sims
• February 6, 2019

New York City should require green roofs

Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?

• By Rafael Espinal, Jr.
• February 6, 2019

Democratic state legislators’ constitutional moves

A slate of proposed amendments aim to update the state’s antiquated constitution.

• By Zach Williams
• February 6, 2019

What is the Public Authorities Control Board?

Why the Public Authorities Control Board, a little-known state entity, could derail the plan to bring Amazon’s new headquarters to Queens.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 5, 2019