Personality
Personality
Building bridges in the Bronx
Nathalia Fernandez wants to mend a divided borough as Bronx beep.
New York City
Policy
City Council considers amending chokehold criminalization law
The council is planning to introduce the legislation Thursday following outcries from the NYPD and police unions.
Education
Politics
Remote learning remains the norm for New York’s biggest cities
New York City will be one of the few major school districts to attempt in-person classes.
Education
Policy
Can NYC make outdoor learning work?
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be allowing schools to teach in streets and parks, but it’s unclear how outdoor classes could be set up.
New York City
Policy
NY quarantine doesn’t apply to VMA celebs
In the latest instance of COVID inequality, performers at MTV award show get special treatment.
New York City
Politics
Washington Heights, Inwood continue higher census response rates
Latino communities are called “hard to count.” But Upper Manhattan is standing up to be counted.
New York City
Personality
Ritchie Torres won’t follow your script
How a young, gay, Afro-Latino man made his own way from NYCHA to Capitol Hill.
New York City
Politics
Malatras to lead SUNY, teachers threaten strike and prepping for a pandemic presidential election
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
NYPD commissioners received civilian complaints
Before acceding to the top job, Dermot Shea and James O’Neill were each accused of misconduct.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Lawmakers express horror at planned EMS layoffs
Without more funding, the city says it will be forced to fire 400 first responders.
New York City
Politics
Manhattan district attorney 2021 Democratic primary candidates
There are nine challengers to Cyrus Vance Jr., but will the incumbent run for reelection?
Housing
Policy
NYC’s plan to move homeless people back into shelters
Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement, it’s unclear what the city will do to help homeless New Yorkers.
New York City
Policy
Carmageddon is nigh
If commuters all take to their cars – or even just stay home – the MTA is doomed.
New York City
Opinion
How to bring New York City back
New York isn’t dying, it just needs leadership and creative policymaking.
Nonprofits
Policy
New York City cuts initiative covering additional overhead costs for nonprofits
Organizations are unsure whether the city will reimburse them for costs they were promised would be covered.
New York City
Politics
