New York City
Politics
What to know about NYC’s $92.2 billion budget
New York's budget is larger than all but two states, but still feeling the pinch of Wall Street volatility.
New York City
Policy
Public advocate candidates debate tech
Animosity towards Amazon in the New York City Public Advocate debate doesn't mean the candidates are hostile to tech.
New York State
Policy
Should accused sexual harassers be hired in politics?
Former state Sen. Jeff Klein is just the most recent accused New York pol to get a lobbying job. Some say that’s wrong.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA agreement, Child Victims Act and Amazon in the hot seat
It was cold in New York, but Amazon was feeling the heat, while the feds reached a NYCHA agreement with the city in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Personality
How de Blasio's D.C. agents keep tabs on Trump’s government
As Bill de Blasio wages a war on Washington, his agents in D.C. keep tabs on Donald Trump’s government.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo's design-build expansion slowly chugs along
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to expand design-build procurement authority to more state agencies
New York City
Policy
Cuomo’s L train plan shows how he controls the MTA
A month of friction reveals the MTA board’s limited power and Andrew Cuomo’s control.
New York City
Politics
Albany action, MTA madness and (un)popular presidential contenders
Progressives run the first week of Albany action, no one is running the MTA and there's plenty of unpopular presidential contenders running in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Personality
The tectonic shift facing NYC government in 2021
Suri Kasirer, the president of the lobbying firm Kasirer, is already considering the massive turnover in New York City in 2021. In an interview, she weighed in on what it means, the impact of terms limits, and why the next public advocate could become more influential than ever.
New York City
Policy
New York politicians’ biggest flip-flops
How New York politicians ‘evolved’ on pot, guns, immigrants, LGBT rights and homelessness.
New York City
Policy
How New York officials are responding to criticism of Amazon’s HQ2
While Amazon is playing offense, some of the staunchest supporters of the HQ2 deal are trying to play defense.
New York City
Politics
Session begins, de Blasio’s big speech and Queens DA to retire
New York's 2019 Legislative Session begins, Bill de Blasio gives his big speech and the Queens DA will retire.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
What Bill de Blasio said – and didn’t say – in his State of the City
Even as he held up the five boroughs as a progressive city upon a hill, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2019 State of the City address kept the focus local. A close examination of his word choices reveals what he wanted to discuss – and what he wanted to avoid.
New York City
Politics
Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
A breakdown of New York City’s new ‘universal health care’ plan
New York City’s new ‘universal health care’ plan is an effort to get the uninsured to take advantage of existing programs.
New York City
Politics
Council bill aims to impose prevailing wage on all city-subsidized projects
Wage and safety bills would incentivize union labor, but critics fear higher price tag.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
How Bill de Blasio seeking the national spotlight backfires
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's efforts in seeking the national spotlight often backfire, while Gov. Andrew Cuomo is better at looking like he’s doing his day job.
New York City
Politics
No L train shutdown, Fair Fares and Cuomo’s inauguration
Jeff Klein gets a new job, Bill de Blasio and Corey Johnson outline Fair Fares and Andrew Cuomo saves the day for L train riders.
Technology
Policy
Federal judge blocks NYC Airbnb disclosure law
Airbnb argued the new law violates the Constitution.
New York City
Personality