Bill de Blasio
Policy
Torres critical of federal NYCHA settlement
Some public housing tenants’ advocates applaud, but not the City Council Oversight and Investigations Committee chairman
Donald Trump
Policy
How Trump’s trade dispute could wallop the upstate economy
Ironically, those likeliest to be hurt by a trade dispute with Canada are in areas that voted overwhelmingly for Trump.
Policy
Bill to add a 'Z' to Verrazano might not be free
A bill to correct the spelling of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge that just passed the state Senate may come at a cost – despite what the bill’s sponsor says.
New York City
Policy
A guide to the controversy around NYC’s specialized high schools
An explainer on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed change to admissions for New York City's specialized high schools and why it has triggered strong opposition.
New York State
Policy
Despite scandals, ethics reforms are going nowhere fast
In New York, it’s the same old song on campaign finance reform, closing the LLC loophole.
New York State
Policy
Workers left in the lurch
New York labor legislation faces long odds in the GOP-controlled state Senate.
New York State
Policy
The cost of construction and the state's prevailing wage
How can New York determine a fair wage in the thriving construction industry?
Energy & Environment
Policy
The latest investigation of NYC’s private sanitation industry
Monday's story by ProPublica and Voice for America focuses on the bad behavior and political connections of Sanitation Salvage
New York City
Policy
Why did Cy Vance give Weinstein special treatment?
When Harvey Weinstein was arrested on sexual assault charges, he got to turn himself in, his bail was set at a pre-negotiated amount he could easily afford, and he wasn’t held in jail overnight. So why did Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance give him special treatment?
Bill de Blasio
Policy
De Blasio: Changes to elite high school admissions are just the beginning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlines more aggressive efforts to unravel segregation throughout the city’s school system.
New York State
Policy
The other argument for recreational pot
State lawmakers tout the potential health benefits of opening marijuana up to everyone.
New York City
Policy
Is Exxon Mobil the next Philip Morris?
New York City is suing oil companies for the damage caused by climate change. Will it work?
New York State
Policy
Bills to help inmates and assault victims keep going nowhere
Criminal justice reform is not an end-of-session priority, but some bills may sneak through.
Housing
Policy
Mayor’s Charter Revision Commission to tackle land use issues
Mayor’s Charter Revision Commission to tackle land use issues and says its focus is broader than campaigns and elections.
New York State
Policy
Republicans weaponize mom & pop
New York Senate GOP’s economic agenda takes aim at leftward-shifting Democrats
New York City
Policy
Flanagan is the only one standing in the way of teacher evaluation bill
Despite support, Flanagan could block bill decoupling student test scores from teacher evaluations.
New York City
Policy
Lax oversight, dubious testing in water tanks pose health risks
Cockroaches, dead pigeons and animal feces could all be in your drinking water – and NYC wouldn’t even know
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill targeting ‘extreme risks’ advances in state Senate
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh forced a vote on S1733a at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The bill would allow judges to issue temporary orders prohibiting someone from buying or possessing a gun.
New York State
Policy
The ABCs of tech-oriented economic development
Assemblyman Robin Schimminger on what New York should do with Amazon, blockchain and car-sharing.
New York State
Policy