Policy
Five labor issues to watch
COVID-19 has upended whose workplace problems are deemed essential.
Policy
How the MTA’s doomsday cuts threaten riders with disabilities
Along with massive service and workforce cuts, elevator installations and on-demand paratransit is on the MTA’s chopping block if federal funding doesn’t come through.
Education
Policy
Remote learning challenges will likely continue in New York
Students left behind in the spring face the same technology issues this fall.
Technology
Policy
City Council extends crackdown on delivery apps
New York City will continue to cap fees paid to the likes of Grubhub and Postmates.
Education
Policy
Can New York colleges safely bring students back?
New York has more out-of-state students than anywhere. Will reopening be a disaster?
Education
Policy
Reopening schools part-time challenges working parents in New York City
Who is supposed to watch kids when they’re not in school and other logistical questions remain unresolved.
Budget
Policy
Why upstate cities are in extreme financial peril
Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse are likely to face some of the worst revenue shortfalls among major cities in the country.
New York City
Policy
City Council considers amending chokehold criminalization law
The council is planning to introduce the legislation Thursday following outcries from the NYPD and police unions.
Education
Policy
Can NYC make outdoor learning work?
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be allowing schools to teach in streets and parks, but it’s unclear how outdoor classes could be set up.
Education
Policy
New York City falls short on special education planning
Plans for schooling in a pandemic is hard, but mistakes with special education can have dire consequences.
New York City
Policy
NY quarantine doesn’t apply to VMA celebs
In the latest instance of COVID inequality, performers at MTV award show get special treatment.
New York City
Policy
NYPD commissioners received civilian complaints
Before acceding to the top job, Dermot Shea and James O’Neill were each accused of misconduct.
Education
Policy
7 ways NY students are heading back to school
Each district is trying its own unique way to safely reopen.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Lawmakers express horror at planned EMS layoffs
Without more funding, the city says it will be forced to fire 400 first responders.
Education
Policy
UFT warns of a “debacle” if schools open
The powerful teachers union casts doubt on whether New York City schools will open on time.
Housing
Policy
NYC’s plan to move homeless people back into shelters
Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement, it’s unclear what the city will do to help homeless New Yorkers.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
State evaluates bill that would require hiring more nurses
A new Health Department report said it could be too costly to implement for some hospitals and nursing homes.
New York State
Policy
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie takes on the rise in gun violence
The Brooklyn lawmaker wants to hold gun manufacturers accountable with a proposed change to the state’s criminal nuisance law.
New York City
Policy