New York State
Opinion
Would ending fusion voting hurt GOP and help suburban Dems?
Many prominent Democrats have rushed to the defense of fusion voting, but the practice actually empowers minor parties on the right, such as the Conservative Party and the WFP can pull the Democrats leftward through other means, writes Ross Barkan.
New York State
Politics
NY Republican Reps cautiously denounce tweets
Although all of the Republicans in New York’s congressional delegation voted against a resolution denouncing the President Donald Trump’s racist tweets about four Democrats, most did mildly criticize Trump’s statements. None, however, have spoken up about the chants of “Send her back.”
New York State
Policy
Republican senators can’t hold up 9/11 victim funding forever
Jon Stewart’s viral speech pretty much guaranteed an early-August vote.
New York State
Policy
New York’s drone conundrum
Groups like the New York Civil Liberties Union have raised red flags over surveillance and invasion of privacy concerns.
New York City
Opinion
How to make NYC safe from cars
New York City is in the midst of a battle for its roads, and only by building new infrastructure and shifting the logic of our transportation planning will New York City be made truly safe for bikers and pedestrians, writes Eric Goldwyn, a research scholar at New York University’s Marron Institute.
New York City
Politics
Is the MTA due for a restructuring?
The experts weigh in on new plans to shake up the embattled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
New York State
Personality
Matt Taibbi on how NYC killed Eric Garner
Biographer Matt Taibbi on how NYPD rules and gentrification led to tragedy.
New York State
Politics
Is Chris Collins running for Congress again?
You probably haven’t heard the last of the Trump-loving congressman.
New York City
Policy
Media turns Garner fury on de Blasio and O’Neill
Five takes on the federal decision not to press civil rights charges.
New York City
Policy
Citi Bike to double its New York City presence
Queens will be the first borough to see more stations.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Does the MTA need to be restructured?
A new report has grand plans to slim down the troubled transit authority.
New York City
Politics
The major 2021 mayoral contenders
What you need to know about the likely candidates for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race.
New York City
Policy
Ride-hail growth slows under new regulations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a permanent extension of the FHV cap and new limits.
New York City
Policy
Inadequate traffic enforcement is undermining Vision Zero
After years of decline, New York City’s traffic deaths have ticked upwards so far this year and bicycle advocates point to misplaced priorities in the NYPD’s traffic enforcement as a leading culprit.
New York City
Opinion
Do aspiring politicians still need to pay their dues?
Previously, aspiring politicians started at the bottom, paid their dues and waited to be tapped for higher office — now, incumbents are refusing to wait in line.
New York City
Personality