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
Who DOESN'T want to be mayor?
The candidates for New York City Public Advocate are trying to convince us they're not running for mayor.
New York City
Politics
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate, including assertions by Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Nomiki Konst and others.
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.
Education
Opinion
City Council underfunds CUNY Mexican Studies Institute
CUNY Mexican Studies Institute should be funded as much as its Puerto Rican and Dominican counterparts.
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 City
Politics
What can Amazon do to sell its HQ2 plan in New York City?
Experts weigh in on the Amazon's $3 billion deal to build another headquarters in Queens and compare it to similar battles in New York City’s history.
New York City
Politics
What to watch for in the public advocate debate
The New York City public advocate special election race has narrowed as candidates try to separate themselves in the first debate.
New York City
Opinion
New York City should require green roofs
Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?
Labor
Politics
Poll: Will Amazon ultimately build HQ2 in Queens?
What will it take to get everyone on board with Amazon building its HQ2 in Queens?
New York City
Personality
New York’s tattooed legislators
A new generation of tattooed New York lawmakers are showing off their skin art.
New York City
Opinion
Instant runoff voting would tame the overloaded public advocate race
A candidate in a crowded field can win with little actual support. Here’s how to fix it.
Technology
Policy
City Council shifts gears on e-bike legalization
New York City Council Transportation Committee convened to discuss the question of legalizing electric bikes and scooters.
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
Personality
Rafael Salamanca on his biggest land use issues
New York City Councilman Rafael Salamanca talks Amazon, homelessness and jails.
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.
New York City
Politics