Transportation
Policy
Will Trump let congestion pricing happen?
New York needs the revenue from Central Business District tolling more than ever, but it’s unlikely to stay on schedule.
Nonprofits
Policy
New York City cuts initiative covering additional overhead costs for nonprofits
Organizations are unsure whether the city will reimburse them for costs they were promised would be covered.
Small Business
Policy
Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program
Reach is limited by its focus on small businesses, landlords and nonprofits who haven’t received federal support.
New York State
Policy
Experts: James’ NRA lawsuit is warranted, no sign of bias
Charity law experts say the allegations are bad enough to pursue dissolution, but that’s an unlikely outcome.
New York City
Policy
Viral video of protester’s arrest shows regular occurrence for New Yorkers of color
Arrests by plainclothes officers in unmarked vehicles are common in low-income communities of color say some advocates and legislators.
Labor
Policy
Gig workers rights inch forward during pandemic
Uber, Lyft drivers score victory to be paid unemployment benefits.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
COVID-19 testing delays require federal action
Experts say a national program to increase the supply of materials is needed.
Education
Policy
Can NYC schools safely reopen in the fall?
Health experts say major school renovations and more robust coronavirus testing would likely be needed.
Housing
Policy
What is the current state of eviction protections in New York?
A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD disciplinary records put in quarantine
A federal judge temporarily blocked their release until mid-August.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Young people are becoming a bigger share of coronavirus infections
What the “revolving core” of COVID-19 says about infections in New York.
New York City
Policy
How NY is preparing for its next COVID-19 outbreak
As the rest of the country sees enormous spikes in coronavirus cases, the state braces for the inevitable.
New York State
Policy
What the 6 IDC replacements have accomplished
The freshman Democrats who toppled turncoats keep making headlines.
Education
Policy
Cuomo details school reopening formula
Each region in the state would have to keep coronavirus infections low to keep schools open.
New York City
Policy
NYC turns its attention to medical racism
After a Black woman died after giving birth, renewed interest in tackling longstanding racial disparities.
Education
Policy
Internet access remains a problem as schools plan for reopening
With remote learning likely to continue, can New York finally get students connected?
New York State
Policy
NY should rethink its reopening plans
With new data available regarding COVID-19’s transmissibility, the state would be wise to rethink some of the industries it’s allowing to reopen.
Education
Policy
Cuomo overrules de Blasio on reopening schools
This isn’t the first time during the pandemic that the governor has rebuffed one of the mayor’s ideas.
Transportation
Policy