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How should New York handle the economic crisis the coronavirus has created?
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The coronavirus created a fiscal crisis. How should New York handle it?
Elected officials and budget wonks on how bad it is and what the city and state should do – and not do.
By JULIA AGOS
News & Politics
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A look back on what happened with the Amazon HQ2 deal.
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Amazon HQ2: A post-mortem
Supporters and opponents on what went wrong with the deal, one year after its demise.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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NYC taxi drivers are facing a taxi medallion loan crisis.
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Will the taxi task force’s report do anything to help medallion owners?
Experts weigh in on whether an app, surge pricing or a bailout can stop the industry’s implosion.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Why have anti-Semitic hate crimes risen in New York?
Political polarization exacerbated by social media may be to blame, experts say.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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A close-up of a dollar.
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What should be done about New York’s $6.1 billion budget gap?
Three experts talk about the next steps the state should take.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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A person experiencing homelessness.
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Do New York City’s outreach efforts lessen street homelessness?
Experts say many homeless people deliberately avoid city shelters.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
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Evaluating Jumaane Williams’ proposal to reform mental health crisis response
Experts advocate minimizing police involvement in responding to mental health crises.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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A subway at Coney Island
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The pros and cons of the MTA’s capital plan
Experts say there’s a lot to like. But much of it won’t get done in the next five years.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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Recchia Quinn Brewer
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Should New York City reconsider term limits?
Former council members eyeing their old seats could undermine the goal.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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DNA being collected.
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Should the NYPD be able to use the city’s DNA database?
The pros and cons of New York City’s controversial collection of genetic data.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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