New York City
Personality
Gale Brewer’s intern investigations
Have you seen a college student counting trees on the Upper West Side? That’s probably one of Gale Brewer’s summer interns.
DSA
NYC-DSA is 60% white, internal survey says
But the newest members of the Democratic Socialists of America are (slightly) more racially diverse.
New York City
Editor’s note: The thrill of Olympic defeat
Let’s hope New York’s latest bid to host the Winter Games goes as well as the last one.
Opinion
Opinion: I helped run NYC’s largest and oldest horse-carriage stable. It’s time to shut this dangerous relic down.
In all my years of driving a horse carriage, I never saw this many accidents happen so often.
Education
Opinion: NYU must provide paid family leave for all
Adjunct professors should not have to choose between caring for loved ones and getting paid.
News & Politics
Adriano Espaillat and Zohran Mamdani meet again
The outgoing Congress member and mayor, who endorsed against him, briefed New Yorkers on security ahead of the National Dominican Day Parade.
News & Politics
Should DSA table at Mamdani’s government events?
NYC-DSA said it’s just like other nonprofits. An ethics watchdog said it’s not.
News & Politics
Progressive groups decry House’s investigation into NYC leftist org
Republicans have accused The People’s Forum of boosting the CCP. Supporters say the investigation is modern McCarthyism.
New York City
Darcel Clark is focused on preventing youth crime before prosecuting it
The Bronx district attorney talks about the Mamdani administration, NYPD presence in the borough and the push to close Rikers.
New York City Council
Concerned about e-bikes? Julie Menin is looking into them
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’ll review 17 bills under consideration by the City Council, but said his priority is cracking down on already illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
New York City
Rikers commission aims to seize momentum with video campaign
The commission assembled to keep New York City on track to close Rikers Island is releasing a series of videos aimed at spurring progress forward.
NYN Media
Taylor Swift’s wedding spurs fandom-led philanthropy
As hundreds gathered for New York Cares’ Swift-themed student supply event, galvanizing pop culture fanbases may boost nonprofit giving and volunteer needs.
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Transportation
Who gets a car in the Mamdani administration? These 52 officials
A car and driver is a perk for dozens of jobs in city government besides the mayor.
New York City
Dozens of city officials are driven around by chauffeurs. Are they living in a bubble?
The passenger princess life can be isolating, but some call it a necessity of the job.
Opinion
Opinion: Teaming up for the good of NYC infrastructure
The renewal of Joint Bidding in Albany is a must for New Yorkers.
NYPD
NYPD inspector investigated in psych eval scandal getting promoted
“Whistleblower” NYPD Inspector Terrell Anderson’s promotion to deputy chief looks like a redemption story, following City & State reporting on unlicensed psychologists.
Policy
What Mamdani’s Office of Community Safety does in the aftermath of tragedy
Some elected officials are still waiting to see the effects of the mayor’s gun violence prevention plans.
Taxes
What’s a pied-à-terre tax and why do people care?
The Mamdani administration is managing the new pied-à-terre tax. The rollout is off to a rough start.
Personality
LeCommute: Other options for LeBron James to go from New York City to Philadelphia
He could relive his time on the banana boat or battle minivans on I-95.
Budget
Mamdani orders agencies to find 2.5% savings – again
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is putting his own twist on the PEG.
