Education
Policy
The fates of specialized high schools, charter schools and rural schools
How Democrats will decide kids’ futures in 2020.
Energy & Environment
Policy
The latest in New York bird law. Yes, that’s a thing.
Lawmakers have stepped up to protect our fine feathered friends.
Technology
Policy
Big Tech is thriving in Manhattan – but what about the other boroughs?
Tech giants like Amazon are expanding office space in Manhattan, leaving the other boroughs behind.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Democratic lawmakers’ big plans for health care
From single-payer to vaping to reproductive health.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s multibillion-dollar headache
The state Medicaid program is deep in the red, and there are no easy solutions.
New York City
Policy
Relocation of homeless not biggest concern with New York City program
A better payment process is vital for the program housing the city’s homeless, critics say.
Technology
Policy
How Tish James is taking on Big Tech
The New York attorney general is taking on Google and Facebook.
Donald Trump
Policy
Why the Trump Foundation settlement was so unusual
Foundations often fall under the radar, despite New York’s strong charity enforcement.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD official tapped to lead DoITT criticized for surveillance work
DoITT appointee Jessica Tisch may have trouble prioritizing privacy.
Policy
JCOPE’s strange priorities
Why investigate a possible allegation against the governor and state Assembly Speaker when you can harrass an alleged rape victim?
Technology
Policy
Amazon’s Ring partners with police in Nassau County police and elsewhere
Video doorbell technology to be used by police officers to catch package thieves.
Technology
Policy
Could robots ease New York City congestion?
Why delivery droids aren’t ready to replace trucks – yet.
Technology
Policy
Carlucci follows in California’s footsteps with “data dividend” idea
New bill would tax companies that use New Yorker's personal data.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s next push for MWBEs
City officials hope that a new law will get more contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Technology
Policy
City Councilman Koo introduces algorithm transparency bill
Transparency bill would require city agencies to disclose details of every automated system used.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Transit worker contract a major test for Cuomo’s union ties
The governor started out by bashing labor, but later embraced unions. Where is he heading next?
New York State
Policy
Why hasn’t Cuomo approved the e-bikes bill?
The governor is making e-bike and scooter legalization advocates anxious.
Technology
Policy
NYPD ransomware event is the latest such attack on government agencies
Strong cybersecurity in New York City helped ward off NYPD attack.
Transportation
Policy
How to rescue New Yorkers from transit deserts
Countless New Yorkers are cut off from public transportation. Can the city bring transit to them?
New York City
Policy