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
Wanting to be a deputy mayor, Peter Koo ends up a senior advisor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave former Council Member Peter Koo a job in his administration, just as he’s done for others who endorsed his campaign.
Personality
Personality
City & State’s long shot suggestions for New York City casinos
A board will eventually decide where to place three downstate gambling sites, but we’re not waiting for them.
New York City
Policy
City Council passes revised pay transparency bill in response to business leaders’ lobbying
The amended legislation delayed the implementation of a law designed to tackle pay inequity but kept its major provisions intact.
New York City
Policy
What to know about NYC’s B-HEARD mental health crisis response teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams’ new budget proposal, by the numbers
The mayor’s updated plan comes with a slightly larger price tag and some concessions to the City Council.
Budget
Policy
Everything you need to know about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ $99.7 billion budget
Adams debuted his budget proposal during his first State of the City address on Tuesday.
New York City
Politics
In budget asks, City Council tailors its message to the mayor
Council members sounded like Eric Adams Monday, ahead of his executive budget reveal.
New York City
Politics
Understanding mayoral control
State lawmakers are expected to address mayoral control of New York City schools before the end of session after it was excluded from this year’s state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
New York City to provide $2 million to assist Ukrainians fleeing war with Russia
The announcement comes after President Joe Biden said the U.S. will set up a “streamlined” process creating a special status for Ukrainans seeking to reside legally in the U.S.
News & Politics
Politics
NYC receives first opioid settlement distribution from Big Pharma
The city will receive $256 million total from the $1.5 billion in settlements that state Attorney General Tish James’s office reached with drug manufacturers.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NYC faces fiscal disaster if officials think they can do it all
Undisciplined management and a spending spree in Mayor Eric Adams’ upcoming fiscal year 2023 budget will set the city back.
New York City
Policy
City Council grills education officials on support for students in foster care
A new division for students in foster care was announced last year but won’t be staffed up until this summer, education officials said.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Jessica Tisch led City Cleanup Corps before sanitation appointment
The department’s new commissioner went to work for the city program after she stepped down as chief information officer in January.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Velázquez, Reynoso endorse reformist district leaders in yet another strike at the Brooklyn Democratic Party
The member of Congress and Brooklyn borough president called on party boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn to resign last year.
New York City
Policy
ATF’s role in mass shooting suspect’s arrest highlights how agency helps NYC in war on guns
Mayor Eric Adams reiterated the importance of the NYPD’s partnership with the agency in the wake of last week’s Brooklyn subway shooting.
Homelessness
Politics
Jumaane Williams proposes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
The New York City public advocate wants to codify protections for unhoused people.
New York City
Policy