Homelessness
Politics
Bureaucratic delays, mistakes block homeless families from finding shelter: report
The average monthly percentage of homeless families with children deemed eligible for shelter in New York City dipped to the lowest level since 2014 last year.
New York City
Politics
Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election
Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.
New York City
Personality
Acting NYC Fire Commissioner makes history
While it’s only an interim job for Laura Kavanagh, she still became the FDNY's first female leader when she took over for Daniel Nigro last month.
New York City
Politics
As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach
A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.
New York City
Politics
NYC progressives are reclaiming “defund,” after it was used against them
The word used previously against funding the police is now being used to call out Mayor Eric Adams, saying he’s reducing spending on public safety, health agencies and other institutions.
Policy
Policy
City employees are eyeing the exits as Adams insists on in-person work
The mayor has been adamant that workers come into their offices full time. But municipal employees looking for remote work flexibility warn of a morale crisis and service slowdowns.
New York City
Politics
Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?
The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.
New York City
Politics
Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement
They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.
New York City
Politics
Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
New York City
Politics
NYC awarded less than 4% of contracts to minority- and women-owned business
Last year was a slow year for MWBEs, and Mayor Eric Adams said he wants to grow the program.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams has lower approval ratings than three of four previous NYC mayors: poll
A Marist poll found that Adams is just one of two mayors since 1990 to be rated “excellent or good” at the start of their tenures by less than 50% of surveyed voters.
New York City
Politics
Frank Carone has not been canceled (yet)
City Council members have been willing allies, tweeting meetings with Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff.
New York City
Politics
City Council aides could see higher salaries in new budget
The governing body passed its own budget on Thursday with a 24% increase in funding.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Advocates blast Eric Adams for using teen suspect’s botched case in bail push
A judge found the NYPD illegally stopped and frisked the teen, causing his gun to go off.
New York City
Politics
Council member to colleagues: Don’t bother giving NYCHA your money
Rafael Salamanca Jr., at a hearing Tuesday, warned his fellow council members that they’ll be frustrated, just like him, if they provide the city’s housing authority with funding and expect things done.
Transportation
Policy
Amid rising traffic deaths, NYC officials amplify ‘home rule’ push
Lawmakers and advocates say new data showing more traffic deaths last month than during any February since 2008 underscores the need for city control of traffic cameras.
New York City
Policy
What we know about the future of mask, vaccine and other COVID-19 mandates in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams is lifting the school mask mandate and Key to NYC vaccine requirement, but released a new system for putting restrictions in place during future surges.
New York City
Politics
Nightlife-loving Eric Adams calls New York City ‘boring’
The mayor made the remark while announcing the city would suspend its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for most indoor businesses, effective Monday.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
City Council Member Inna Vernikov on the war in Ukraine, Putin and Trump
The newly minted Brooklyn council member, who was born in Ukraine, talks about how she’s helping Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion and their relatives in New York.
Education
Policy