New York City
Policy
How New York City might avoid 22,000 layoffs
De Blasio says long-term borrowing and union concessions are needed, but some experts and elected officials think there are other options.
Labor
Policy
Overtime pay for farmworkers still in dispute
The overtime threshold could be lowered to 40 hours a week, but farm owners say it would make labor costs too burdensome.
Labor
Policy
New York City’s history of public sector strikes
Despite a 1967 law making strikes illegal, there have been several prominent strikes by transit workers and teachers.
New York City
Policy
Why New York City delayed school reopening
A deal between Mayor Bill de Blasio and organized labor avoids a costly political fight.
Labor
Policy
Will gig workers be classified as employees?
Gig workers have been on the frontlines during the pandemic, but their fight for more employment benefits still continues.
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