Energy & Environment
Politics
Flash flooding highlights immediate dangers of climate change – again
Elected officials and activists say state and local governments need to do more now.
Energy & Environment
Policy
How New York can prepare for flooding
A summer of extreme weather continued this week, as Hurricane Ida blew through the state, leading to at least 9 deaths in New York City.
Education
Policy
NYC schools and health officials push in-person learning, despite calls for remote option
Here are the key points for why kids are still returning to class, despite concerns members of the New York City Council had during an education committee hearing Wednesday.
New York State
Politics
The race to replace Brian Benjamin is on
A long list of candidates are interested in representing Harlem in the state Senate.
Transportation
Policy
The MTA isn’t budging on ending shared Access-A-Ride trips
Users want solo rides to resume because of the pandemic, but the MTA claims a driver shortage makes that impossible.
Education
Policy
NYC is moving almost 5000 school safety agents out of the NYPD. Will that help calm fears about policing in schools?
The city is working on completing the transition by June 2022, leaving the school safety agents under the oversight of the Department of Education.
Education
Policy
NYC schools gear up to handle students’ mental health needs
The city has hired more than 500 social workers and trained parents and staffers to support students after more than a year of remote learning.
New York City
Politics
New York City Council aides are officially unionized, after 21-month campaign
The Association of Legislative Employees is now the country’s largest legislative staff group in organized labor.
New York City
Politics
Businesses challenge New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Mayor Bill de Blasio is requiring proof of vaccination for entry to restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues.
New York City
Politics
Parents, advocates rally against expansion of family enrichment centers
They said the centers’ ties to New York City’s child welfare system will discourage parents from seeking support.
Politics
Politics
Five years and a transformed New York
Trump’s 2016 presidential victory shocked his home state. We had no idea what we were in for.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How Antonio Reynoso will approach being BP
The likely next leader of Brooklyn addresses rezonings, bike lanes and more.
New York City
Politics
Forget Manhattan. Brooklyn is the seat of NYC power.
Brooklyn's been the new Manhattan for a while. Now that’s true in politics, too.
New York City
Power Lists
The 2021 Brooklyn Power 100
The biggest political players in borough brimming with political power.
Education
Policy
New York City Council considering legislation to lower class sizes
Supporters say the measure would boost the quality of education for students and help mitigate the effects of future health crises.
Transportation
Politics
The mad dash for a new MTA leader
Cuomo didn’t get the restructuring he wanted, a rare transit loss for the governor.
Health Care
Policy
Why is the Bronx’s COVID-19 vaccination rate so low?
Experts said a mistrust of doctors, a lack of access to vaccination sites and online conspiracy theories were contributing factors.
Commentary
Opinion
The promise and peril of Cure Violence in NYC
A network of programs seek to provide pathways out of criminal behavior for at-risk youth.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
