Housing
Policy
SoHo rezoning not a safe bet with Manhattan BP candidates
While most expressed at least theoretical support, missing details prevent them from fully committing.
New York City
Policy
Can subway buskers survive the pandemic?
Performers have lost a lot of income, but there are programs available to help them.
NYPD
Policy
The NYPD has a surveillance problem
The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.
Housing
Policy
NYC could ban criminal background checks on potential tenants
The real estate lobby is opposed.
New York City
Policy
Can NYC prevent ICE agents from impersonating the NYPD?
Their own training manual says they shouldn't do it.
New York City
Policy
Do Cuomo’s coronavirus shutdown orders trample the First Amendment?
Despite objections, new orders may avoid one freedom of religion issue that plagued earlier restrictions on such gatherings.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD allows Borough Park protesters to break law with impunity
Heavy-handed tactics against Black Lives Matter protests were absent Tuesday night.
New York State
Policy
How did the state fail in its health messaging to Hasidic Jews?
Public health experts said it should rely on trusted community leaders and avoid shaming to combat coronavirus misinformation.
New York City
Policy
4 things NYC should do to curb its COVID-19 outbreaks
Why placing restrictions on specific neighborhoods and zip codes isn’t enough.
Education
Policy
Schools closing again in Brooklyn and Queens
Coronavirus hot spots will face additional restrictions to avoid a wider citywide outbreak.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Does contact tracing need more cultural awareness?
New York City’s contact tracing program’s lack of Yiddish-speakers is just a symptom of the program’s larger issues.
Education
Policy
School districts still laying off staff amid funding uncertainty
Though the state restored aid payments, schools are still preparing for possible cuts in the future.
New York City Council
Policy
Andy King likely to be kicked out of NY City Council
The Committee on Standards and Ethics unanimously recommend expulsion for multiple charges of misconduct.
Criminal Justice
Policy
No-knock search warrants may be heading out the door in New York
After nearly two decades of inaction, Breonna Taylor’s death may lead to reforms.
Donald Trump
Policy
Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance
The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
New generation of politicians open up about mental health struggles
Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.
Education
Policy
Seats in New York City’s free child care program still not finalized
With the rest of the city’s in-person classes starting next week, challenges remain to prepare providers.
Criminal Justice
Policy
What’s next for the police reform movement
While NYC has quieted down, activists are gearing up for their next big fights.
New York State
Policy
Why COVID-19 remains a concern in prisons and jails
A state Senate hearing examined what else could be done to help incarcerated people.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy