Lippman Commission calls for expanding supervised release

Bail reform stalled in the state Legislature this year despite a push from the grassroots to the governor, but the Lippman criminal justice commission is releasing a report saying that New York City doesn’t have to wait until next year to keep more New Yorkers out of jail.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 9, 2018

Will gentrification and younger voters oust more incumbents?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could be the first of many upsets.

• By Grace Segers
• July 9, 2018

The latest from Central New York ... NYC contracts ... United Way

• By Zach Williams
• July 9, 2018

We didn't think we'd still be here so long after Hurricane Sandy

Reaching the milestone of 10 years means NYC homeowners are still at risk.

• By Christie Peale
• July 9, 2018

REBNY, business groups call on de Blasio to ditch commercial waste zones

Major business interests in New York City have written a letter urging New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Department of Sanitation to withdraw its plans for a zoned commercial waste pickup system.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 8, 2018

NYCHA’s miscalculation, Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration

NYCHA’s miscalculation, Cynthia Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration in this week's headlines.

• By Kay Dervishi
• July 6, 2018

The latest from JustLeadershipUSA ... GuideStar ... Public Health Solutions

• By Zach Williams
• July 6, 2018

DYCD public contract hearings lack engagement

So why does the NYC agency hold these public hearings? Because they have to.

• By David Gentile
• July 6, 2018

Myrie campaign ad attacks ex-IDC Hamilton’s real estate ties

State Senate candidate Zellnor Myrie is out with his first campaign video, and in it he accuses his rival, state Sen. Jesse Hamilton, of being in the pocket of real estate developers.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 5, 2018

The latest from Rockefeller Family Foundation ... Humane Generation New York ... NYC contracts

• By Zach Williams
• July 5, 2018

Impact investing may help with your operating capital problems

A recent report show donor dollars are piling up in foundations and donor-advised funds.

• By Tiasia O’Brien
• July 5, 2018

A pied-à-terre tax is smart policy – and it’s constitutional

City Hall is wrong: New York can tax wealthy absentee owners.

• By Alec Schierenbeck
• July 4, 2018

Better ways to get to LaGuardia Airport

Who needs Andrew Cuomo’s AirTrain with alternatives like these?

• By Jeff Coltin and Grace Segers
• July 4, 2018

Veterans’ affairs

How well is New York serving those who served in the military?

• By City & State
• July 3, 2018

LGBT veterans struggle under dishonorable discharge status

The process to update military discharge status takes 10 to 18 months.

• By Kay Dervishi
• July 3, 2018

Spending measures aim to help military veterans find jobs

New York state funding for veterans services includes career counseling.

• By Max Parrott
• July 3, 2018

Despite expansion, inconsistent access to veteran treatment courts

New York legislation would allow referral of cases to problem-solving veteran treatment courts across jurisdictions.

• By Kay Dervishi
• July 3, 2018

American Legion and VFW posts burdened by fines

Lawmakers propose warning period for building violations at veteran facilities.

• By Kay Dervishi
• July 3, 2018

The latest from NYU Furman Center ... Marks Paneth ... Lincoln Center

• By Zach Williams
• July 3, 2018