New York City
Policy
NYC failed to enforce water tank law, council health chair finds
After neglect in New York City water tank inspection was exposed, seven reform bills weighed.
New York State
Policy
Breaking down the barriers of male-dominated boards
A new California law aimed at increasing diversity could be a model for New York.
New York State
Policy
Out on parole, and turning out to vote
The governor granted thousands of parolees the right to vote. The GOP went on the attack. So what do parolees have to say?
New York City
Policy
Momentum builds behind MWBEs
After a lackluster year, the rate of contracting for minority- and women-owned businesses is rising in New York.
Policy
Playing politics with the NY1 picket line
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s NY1 boycott amid a long-simmering standoff between the channel’s parent company, Charter Spectrum, and IBEW Local 3 has not led to a breakthrough. But in the heat of election season, his move sends a clear message to the labor movement.
New York City
Policy
Everyone wants to fix the MTA, but who’s paying?
Fixing the MTA is estimated to cost $40 billion.
New York City
Policy
Can dockless bikes ease New York City’s transportation woes?
Lime is set to expand its dockless bike fleet after success of pilot program.
New York City
Policy
What it means to be a ‘Dreamer’
Assembly candidate Catalina Cruz has said she would be New York’s first ‘Dreamer’ in office.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Brooklyn lawmaker to introduce bill in response to ‘Cornerstore Caroline’
Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte’s bill in response to "Cornerstore Caroline" would protect minors from false accusations.
New York State
Policy
How state Senate control will alter health policy
From single-payer to marijuana, top senators on the health committee discuss their top priorities.
New York City
Policy
Will 2019 be the turning point for New York’s transit crises?
New York transportation officials predict a pivot on funding for Gateway and the MTA.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Public health is more than just doctors and hospitals
Key New York City officials on the social determinants of health, community-based nonprofits and medical care in the Trump era.
New York City
Policy
Will disadvantaged communities miss out on the marijuana ‘gold rush’?
Marijuana advocates and New York policymakers on the equity and regulation challenges and opportunities that come with legalizing recreational marijuana.
New York City
Policy
Facing a doctor shortage, NYC looks to Grenada
New York City is facing a doctor shortage. NYC’s struggling public hospitals look to a controversial med school in the Caribbean.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Could Saudi Arabia have murdered Jamal Khashoggi in New York City?
Could Saudi Arabia get away with murdering a journalist in New York City?
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
If New York legalizes pot, what happens to its medical marijuana program?
Recreational and medicinal marijuana markets could coexist, but with inconsistencies.
New York City
Policy
Which New York City Council member is under investigation?
The New York City Council’s Committee on Standards and Ethics met Thursday morning as it pursues a new investigation into “disorderly behavior” by a member of the legislative body – and so far, the lawmaker’s name is being kept secret.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The growing list of corrupt Cuomo associates
Steve Pigeon pleaded guilty Tuesday to funneling an illegal donation to the governor’s campaign. He's not the first Cuomo ally to get in legal trouble.
New York City
Policy
Will the CVS-Aetna merger expand – or limit – health care in New York?
The approved merger of CVS and Aetna is at the center of a debate over the role of for-profit corporations in providing health care.
Technology
Policy