Personality
Personality
A new group to help Times Square emerge from COVID-19 pandemic
A Q&A with Times Square Alliance President Tom Harris about the Midtown BID Coalition and what’s being done to connect homeless people with services.
New York City
Policy
NYC to Albany: We’re ready for 24/7 speed cameras
The City Council reached a deal with state lawmakers, marking a minor victory for Mayor Eric Adams.
Politics
Politics
The race for New York’s 10th Congressional District begins
Six top candidates met in person for the first forum in the Empire State’s hottest race.
Budget
Policy
What to know about New York City budget negotiations
A little more than a month before the budget deadline, the City Council is still pushing for more funding for affordable housing, neighborhood health centers and safe streets.
New York City
Policy
Two years after George Floyd’s murder, where have all the police reforms gone?
The NYPD budget has been restored, anti-crime units reinstated, disciplinary records have been withheld and few officers have been punished for aggression toward protesters.
New York City
Politics
Another day of contradictory remarks from Eric Adams – this time on crime
Adams made the inaccurate statement in a Thursday interview on FOX 5 that he has “never witnessed crime at this level,” only to deny making the claim hours later.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams isn’t following his own COVID-19 guidance
The mayor isn’t reimplementing a mask mandate amid a surge in cases despite the city’s own alert system recommending it.
News & Politics
Politics
New York City Department of Correction reveals plan to save Rikers from fed takeover
The federal monitor overseeing the jail system suggested the report may be enough to stave off the federal receivership threatened last month.
Politics
Politics
Adams heads to Albany for a late push on his priorities
Extending mayoral control, getting more speed cameras, haven’t been as easy as the New York City mayor expected.
New York City
Politics
Booster shot uptake lags amid COVID-19 wave
In New York City and beyond, booster shot rates are still a fraction of the vaccination rate.
Housing
Policy
City Council to push for more affordable housing investment in budget negotiations
Council members and advocates said an extra $5 billion over 10 years won’t be enough to address a housing affordability crisis.
Heard Around Town
Politics
One45 Developer adds more affordable housing, ahead of Council vote
The Harlem project looks to negotiate with the council, despite opposition from the local member.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Death of Rikers inmate comes as Adams faces growing concern over jail plan
The New York City mayor was criticized on Friday for visiting the jail without meeting inmates. A day later, one died.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Serving as NYC’s doctor while meeting Eric Adams’ expectations
Ashwin Vasan walks a fine line between sound public health policy and “getting stuff done.”
Housing
Policy
What you need to know about rent hikes in New York City
Rent stabilized tenants could face up to 4% and 6% increases. Tenant advocates say those hikes are enough to devastate renters.
Heard Around Town
Politics
One more former City Council member joins the Adams administration
Darma Diaz joins the Department of Homeless Services as an associate commissioner.
New York City
Politics
What New York City Mayor Eric Adams missed while on his extended trip to Los Angeles
The mayor had a packed day of press events that were abruptly canceled on Thursday morning after his flight out of LAX was delayed.
New York City
Politics
NYC voters unimpressed by Eric Adams’ handling of crime: poll
The mayor’s approval rating on crime declined from 49% in February to 37% by the end of April.
New York City
Politics