MTA
Politics
NYC subway shutdown makes history, garners criticism
Reviews are in for the first planned overnight shutdown of the subways in 115 years.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo keeps co-opting de Blasio’s ideas
The governor has a tendency to dismiss the NYC mayor's suggestions, and then implement them himself.
New York City
Politics
Upstate’s role in reopening New York City
What happens in urban areas of central and western New York could have big implications for downstate.
Transportation
Policy
MTA to shut down overnight subway service
It may be good for cleaning, but what about essential workers and the homeless?
New York City
Politics
Subways to shut down overnight and Cuomo lays out reopening guidelines
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Politics
Want a chauffeur? Join the de Blasio administration
Dozens of New York City government officials get their own car and driver.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Darma Diaz not alone after two others make the NYC Council ballot
However, Diaz’s biggest rival, Sandy Nurse, failed to qualify.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Everyone’s mad at de Blasio’s ‘Jewish community’ gaffe for the wrong reason
The mayor misleadingly conflates all Jews with Hasidim in calling out failure to social distance.
Homelessness
Policy
Can de Blasio ever win on homelessness?
The governor has put the mayor to work figuring out homelessness on the NYC subways.
Health Care
Politics
New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues
But the city and state have resources available for those in need.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio appoints his wife to run COVID-19 task force
The NYC mayor has taken heat for mishandling coronavirus, but appointing unqualified cronies should cure that!
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Darma Diaz talks smack after opponents kicked off ballot
The City Council candidate talks smack after everyone else is kicked off the ballot.
New York City
Politics
How NYC will close up to 100 miles of streets to cars
Here’s what you need to know about the plan.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo is in no hurry to reopen NYC
Downstate residents will likely have to stay at home for at least another month.
New York City
Politics
How many New Yorkers have died from COVID-19?
It’s not clear due to limited testing and different reporting criteria between New York City and state.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Nonprofits on front lines call for protections for their workers, too
Nonprofit leaders say human services workers should also get bonus pay for front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate
The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.
New York City
Politics
Is NY ready to launch a test-and-trace program for COVID-19?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the new initiative, but there are hurdles to overcome.
MTA
Personality