New York City Council
Policy
The rise and fall of the asshole startup
The days of tech startups slipping into residents’ daily lives unnoticed are over since New York has witnessed the power of companies like Uber and Airbnb,
New York City
Politics
Jumaane Williams taps former rival to lead transition team
Jumaane Williams former rival, Brooklyn-based activist, attorney and former deputy executive director of New York City’s Young Men’s Initiative, Ifeoma Ike has been tapped to lead New York City Public Advocate-elect Williams’ transition team.
New York City
Policy
NYC extends dockless bike pilot
The Department of Transportation is leaning into one new initiative: its pilot of dockless bikes. The program – which includes operators Lime, JUMP and Motivate – is, in part, an attempt to serve parts of the city not already reached by Citi Bike at a lower cost.
New York City
Policy
NYC hit its limit on charter schools
New York City will finally hit the limit on charter schools allowed in the five boroughs this month.
New York City
Policy
5 takeaways from Corey Johnson's transit-focused State of the City
New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson proposed a radical reshuffling of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in his first State of the City address since taking office at the beginning of 2018.
New York City
Policy
Treyger’s take on school aid, the charter cap and the SHSAT
New York City Council member Mark Treyger talked to City & State about the first year under a new public schools chancellor, his thoughts on the city and state budgets, and why he isn’t tackling the specialized high school admission test.
Donald Trump
Opinion
The Michael Cohen I know
President Trump’s volcanic former attack dog Michael Cohen has been around Manhattan politics and media for a long time.
New York City
Opinion
Rikers Island should get green infrastructure
When Rikers Island closes, use the land to fight climate change, pollution and environmental injustice.
New York City
Politics
A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates
Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats
New York City
Personality
Why Amanda Farias is challenging Rubén Díaz Sr.
Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s recent anti-gay remarks prompted Amanda Farias to announce another bid for his seat.
New York City
Policy
Jumaane Williams' record on tech
New public advocate Jumaane Williams has a few tech positions up his sleeve.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Crowded field already forming for Williams’ council seat
Five candidates, including a Williams staffer, want to succeed the public advocate candidate.
New York City
Politics
Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?
Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s new monitor, Crowley’s abdication and the public advocate showdown
NYCHA gets a new monitor, Joseph Crowley gets a new job and the public advocate candidates have a new showdown in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Policy
Uber sues over ride-hail cap
Uber filed a lawsuit over New York City Council's ride-hail legislation that includes a one-year cap on new app-based vehicle licenses, which the tech company argues is an overextension of the city's authority.
New York City Council
Politics
Amazon breaks up with NYC and sexual harassment victims speak in Albany
Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump, the state Legislature held a hearing on sexual harassment, the NYC Council dissolved Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s committee and the MTA offered some details about the new L train repair plan.
New York City
Politics
New York lawmakers who have been kicked off their committees
Rubén Díaz Sr.'s newly created For-Hire Vehicles Committee will be dissolved following his anti-gay comments — but he's not the only politician to be kicked off of their committee.
New York State
Policy
Will Albany pass any legislation to regulate Airbnb?
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol is taking another shot with his Airbnb-backed bill.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
City Council, advocates discuss IDNYC tech liabilities
IDNYC raises concerns over increased surveillance of undocumented New Yorkers.
New York City
Politics