Transportation

Policy

Tech rides to transit’s rescue

The Transit Tech Lab picks eight finalist companies to address pandemic challenges.

New York City

Politics

The NYC Board of Elections

A quick review of New York City’s Board of Elections, disenfranchisement and concerns over the upcoming general election.

New York City

Politics

21 in ’21 kicks into high gear

The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.

New York City

Politics

New York City sues to prevent loss of federal funding

A new lawsuit aims to stop the Trump administration from withholding money over “anarchist jurisdiction” classification.

Education

Policy

Are in-person classes safer than expected?

New York City tested a significant portion of its students and teachers in early October. Out of 10,676 tests only 18 were positive.

NYPD

Policy

The NYPD has a surveillance problem

The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.

New York City

Policy

Can subway buskers survive the pandemic?

Performers have lost a lot of income, but there are programs available to help them.

Housing

Policy

SoHo rezoning not a safe bet with Manhattan BP candidates

While most expressed at least theoretical support, missing details prevent them from fully committing.