Campaigns & Elections
Politics
3 candidates of color who could topple longtime white incumbents
These young insurgents are poised to become – no, really, we swear – the next AOC.
New York City
Policy
NY should brace itself for a COVID-19 resurgence
The state’s reopening, warmer weather and protests could all contribute to an uptick in coronavirus cases.
New York City
Policy
When do NYPD officers face consequences for alleged brutality?
New York City has had a number of high-profile instances of alleged police brutality, similar to Eric Garner’s death – and many also did not result in any criminal convictions. This is what happened in the most widely covered recent cases of police-involved deaths and brutality.
New York City
Politics
Protests continue to rock New York and lawmakers respond
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Is Rep. Eliot Engel the next Joe Crowley?
The Bronx, Westchester congressman looks vulnerable to progressive primary challenger Jamaal Bowman.
New York City
Policy
How NYPD officers are blocking accountability
Covered badge numbers, body cameras turned off and a state law impede transparency.
New York City
Politics
The organizing behind New York City’s protests
Many different groups are responsible for protests against racism and police brutality.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Did Bill de Blasio’s political career just end?
The NYC mayor isn’t going to resign – but the last week will hurt his legacy.
New York City
Politics
Even black lawmakers get pepper-sprayed
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson discuss their trauma-inducing experiences at a peaceful protest.
Health Care (Archived)
Personality
ThriveNYC director reaches out to isolated New Yorkers
A Q&A with Susan Herman on the mental health impact of the coronavirus, her office’s transparency and telemedicine.
New York City
Policy
What role should police play in New York’s mental health response?
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mental health crisis, and recent turmoil amid protests against police brutality may make it more acute.
New York City
Politics
Meet the men who scared de Blasio away from police reform
The average New Yorker may not know anything about unions representing NYPD officers, but they are arguably as responsible for the current state of New York City policing as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
A fight for the progressive soul of Western Queens
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani compete over the same platform in Astoria.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Unrest puts yet another spotlight on Cuomo’s executive powers
As protests continue Cuomo and de Blasio try to quell the unrest with curfews.
Criminal Justice
Policy
NYPD officers eschew masks during protests
The large gatherings of cops and protesters could exacerbate the coronavirus threat.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Emma Jordan-Simpson
A Q&A with the Executive Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
NYPD
Politics
George Floyd protesters, NYPD clash in Brooklyn
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced there will be an independent review into the protests.
New York City
Politics