New York State
Policy
With federal elections undecided, state aid hangs in balance
GOP-led Senate would likely mean less COVID-19 relief funding.
New York State
Policy
We might need to rethink COVID-19 vaccine distribution
One line of reasoning posits that vaccines should go to the people most likely to spread the coronavirus.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers call on NYCHA to fix its ventilation issues
It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.
Transportation
Policy
Tech rides to transit’s rescue
The Transit Tech Lab picks eight finalist companies to address pandemic challenges.
New York State
Policy
Lies, damned lies and COVID statistics
Understanding pandemics requires lots of data so reader beware of arguments based on a single-metric
New York State
Policy
Candidates’ ad hoc mask approach
Some politicians are back to canvassing, making safety procedures on their own.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Incarcerated New Yorkers may lose out on stimulus checks
Prisoners have just a week left to claim their stimulus checks. But many say they have not been provided with the paperwork.
Education
Policy
Remote learning likely to continue after the pandemic
New York City prepares for the long haul.
Education
Policy
The inequities of remote learning
New reports reveal that students still do not have tablets or internet service required to participate in remote classes.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Manhattan DA candidates differ on gang conspiracy cases
Famous for taking down crime lords, conspiracy charges are now more often levied against young Black men.
Health Care
Policy
How accurate are rapid COVID-19 tests?
What we know about the 400,000 15-minute tests New York is sending to schools, hospitals and local governments.
Education
Policy
Are in-person classes safer than expected?
New York City tested a significant portion of its students and teachers in early October. Out of 10,676 tests only 18 were positive.
Health Care
Policy
A first look at state vaccine distribution protocols
Here is what we know about the state plans for a coronavirus vaccine
Education
Policy
Quantifying the remote learning disparity in NYC
Remote attendance data was released for the first time.
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