Transportation
Politics
Five things to know about new NYC Transit President Richard Davey
The advisor at the Boston Consulting Group will take over on May 2.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Council session is off to a slow start. Why is that?
Fewer bills have been introduced than in years past, something City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and others attribute to a huge class of new members.
Homelessness
Politics
Bureaucratic delays, mistakes block homeless families from finding shelter: report
The average monthly percentage of homeless families with children deemed eligible for shelter in New York City dipped to the lowest level since 2014 last year.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsing Keron Alleyne for Assembly, DSA is teaming up with the Barrons
The Brooklynite is a late addition to the DSA slate, but he might need more than that sought after endorsement to beat incumbent Nikki Lucas.
Politics
Brian Cunningham wins Assembly special election in Brooklyn
It was also a win for the Brooklyn Democratic Party and boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn against her detractors.
New York City
Politics
Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election
Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.
New York City
Politics
As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach
A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.
Politics
New York is beginning to face off with a new omicron subvariant. Here’s what you need to know about BA.2.
Officials still have much to learn about the new coronavirus strain.
New York City
Politics
NYC progressives are reclaiming “defund,” after it was used against them
The word used previously against funding the police is now being used to call out Mayor Eric Adams, saying he’s reducing spending on public safety, health agencies and other institutions.
Politics
Politics
Andrew Cuomo has learned nothing about sexual harassment
The former governor still doesn’t seem overly familiar with harassment law in New York.
New York State
Politics
Black and Latino faith leaders are key to any Cuomo comeback
The disgraced governor and his successor Gov. Kathy Hochul are battling for the endorsements of religious leaders.
New York State
Politics
MWBE spotlight: 2 firms making their mark
These up-and-comers are doing big business with government agencies.
New York State
Politics
How MWBEs in New York persevered through the pandemic
Business has bounced back for these eight companies.
New York City
Politics
Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?
The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.
Housing
Politics
Activists have returned to Albany, and some lawmakers don’t like it
Is preventing evictions cause for yelling? Depends who you ask.
New York City
Politics
Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement
They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.
New York City
Politics
Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback
The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.
New York City
Politics