New York City
Policy
NYC got homeless vets off the streets. Can it replicate the feat?
A major federal initiative, plenty of city resources and coordination were key in the city’s success.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The backlash to the cash bail backlash
Criminal justice activists are mounting a counter-attack in Albany.
Technology
Policy
Corey Johnson talks transportation tech with Kara Swisher
The host of the Recode Decode podcast discussed the future of transportation in NYC with the City Council Speaker.
Homelessness
Policy
Will de Blasio’s subway homelessness plan be a train wreck?
Homeless advocates, outreach workers and cops say the mayor’s approach doesn’t address root causes.
Labor
Policy
Gig economy companies weigh paying workers affected by coronavirus
Some companies are announcing steps to protect gig economy workers vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Homelessness
Policy
How New York’s programs and policies are keeping the homeless on the street
Despite damning reports, calls to action and billions spent, New York is perpetuating the crisis.
New York State
Policy
Can legislators make coronavirus work for them?
The outbreak has drawn attention to income inequality and health care access.
Technology
Policy
Talking Open Data with Kelly Jin
First Read Tech talks to chief analytics officer for New York City, Kelly Jin.
Nonprofits
Policy
Cuomo resurfaces nonprofit donor disclosure plan
The governor wants to make major donors to nonprofits public despite losing a legal battle over a similar 2016 law.
Labor
Policy
Could coronavirus push gig workers’ labor fight to the fore?
Despite concern about gig workers’ risk of exposure, the gig economy debate remains in limbo in Albany.
New York City
Policy
DoITT head Jessica Tisch’s hard line against LinkNYC vendor
Tisch comes out hard against CityBridge
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Andrew Cuomo: Master of disaster
The governor has rallied state government, lawmakers and the media to his cause.
Gambling
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want online sports betting
A majority of New Yorkers polled said that adults should be allowed to legally place online sports bets in the state.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
A new paid sick leave plan for coronavirus
Cuomo expands his proposal in response to the public health threat.
New York State
Policy
Is Amazon coming to Grand Island?
Amazon is not yet commenting, but Grand Island is all but promised a new Amazon warehouse.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
The fight for better drug deals
Lawmakers agree the cost of prescription meds needs to be lowered – but how?
Nonprofits
Policy
NYC nonprofit accused of fraud to lose its homeless shelters
Childrens Community Services, one of the city’s largest social services providers, is having its operations wound down.
New York State
Policy
New York schools spend big on high-tech security
New technology investments in New York school districts suggest that security is their priority.
Technology
Policy
Controversial facial-recognition app used by State Police, U.S. attorney
Technology that pulls images from social media platforms used by New York law enforcement agencies
Policy
Policy