New York City
Policy
A timeline of the water testing fiasco at the Jacob Riis Houses
City Hall said Saturday that test results that showed arsenic in the water – and left residents without water for eight days – were inaccurate.
New York City
Politics
How Rep. Adriano Espaillat built the Squadriano
It was never going to be easy for the nation’s leading Dominican elected official.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC council looks for answers on unfilled city jobs
Some members discussed low pay and in-office requirements, while others members were singularly focused on vaccine mandates
New York City
Personality
New York City teachers: Why we stayed and why we left
With a new school year just around the corner, these New Yorkers who’ve been at the forefront of all this share what’s next.
Policy
Policy
Hochul lifts mask mandate on transit
The governor announced that masks are still encouraged, but no longer required on MTA trains and buses.
New York City
Politics
New York City’s public sector unions are stuck in limbo
Medicare Advantage has stalled labor contract renewal negotiations.
New York City
Policy
Union organizers gear up for negotiations with New York City Council leadership
After an initial meeting in May, the Association of Legislative Employees wants higher pay and overtime compensation.
New York City
Policy
A timeline of arsenic contamination at the Jacob Riis public housing complex
It’s still unclear when New York City Housing Authority officials knew of the water conditions and why they didn’t inform residents sooner.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council passes resolution calling on Mayor to restore education cuts
The council continues to pressure the mayor to reverse a reduction to the schools budget – nearly three months after approving that budget
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2022 NYC Labor Power 100
The leaders behind a revitalized labor movement in the city.
Opinion
Opinion
Sounding the call for a Crime Stoppers political party
With crime on the rise, the party would help seek out policy makers who embrace strong anti-crime programs.
New York City
Policy
What has New York done to protect from storms in the year since Ida?
A year after the devastating storm, New York has taken some steps to introduce absorbent infrastructure, but major vulnerabilities like basement apartments remain an issue.
New York City
Policy
New York’s new concealed carry law is severely flawed, federal judge says
The Wednesday ruling allowed the new law to take effect, but reads like a blueprint for future court battles.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York lawmakers prioritize education of state’s concealed carry law as enforcement details remain unclear
The state debuted a public information campaign on Wednesday, the day before the new law takes effect.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Amid pandemics, New York City considers a dedicated pandemic preparedness office
“We do not want to be caught flat-footed,” Council Member Gale Brewer said at Wednesday’s oversight hearing
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How the MTA is holding out for congestion pricing
Chairman Janno Lieber discusses how the agency is trying to avoid a $2.5 billion funding gap and counting on the new toll plan to fund capital improvements.
New York City
Politics
Don’t expect major changes to NYPD’s gun control measures under new concealed carry law
Police officials said Tuesday that they will not install checkpoints or increase patrols in Times Square, where guns will be banned under the new law that takes effect Thursday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams takes a glass half full look at August losses by his endorsed candidates
The mayor also took pride in Dan Goldman’s congressional primary win over more progressive candidates.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Eric Adams said those complaining about budget cuts should “pray.” Religious leaders said that’s not enough.
Dozens of faith leaders and organizations sent the mayor an open letter calling on him to add more to the Education budget.
New York City
Policy