New York City
Politics
De Blasio announces quarantine checkpoints
Sheriffs will stop cars at bridges and tunnels leading into New York City.
New York City
Personality
5 things to know about Dave Chokshi, NYC’s new health commissioner
He is taking over following Oxiris Barbot’s resignation.
New York City
Politics
Oxiris Barbot resigns as NYC health commissioner
She will be replaced by Dave Chokshi, who was a senior leader at New York City Health + Hospitals.
New York City
Personality
Jumaane Williams was made for this moment
When New York’s leaders were paralyzed, the public advocate made his voice heard around the world.
New York City
Personality
How the NYC mayoral candidates have responded to the Black Lives Matter protests
Not everyone sided with the protesters. Will it haunt them in 2021?
New York City
Policy
Viral video of protester’s arrest shows regular occurrence for New Yorkers of color
Arrests by plainclothes officers in unmarked vehicles are common in low-income communities of color say some advocates and legislators.
New York City
Personality
How is NYC doing on accessibility 30 years after the ADA?
A Q&A with Victor Calise, commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.
Labor
Policy
Gig workers rights inch forward during pandemic
Uber, Lyft drivers score victory to be paid unemployment benefits.
Education
Policy
Can NYC schools safely reopen in the fall?
Health experts say major school renovations and more robust coronavirus testing would likely be needed.
Housing
Policy
What is the current state of eviction protections in New York?
A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus pandemic drives a new wave of hate crimes
Anti-Asian attacks are up as New York City Council defunds hate crime prevention program.
New York City
Politics
A rare summer legislative session and Sheldon Silver is headed to prison
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Politics
Congress is getting more diverse. Now its caucuses could too.
Why Ritchie Torres wants to be the first member of both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
DSA candidates get out the stay-at-home votes
Breaking with history, mail-in ballots delivered big wins for progressives.
Opinion
Opinion
To increase racial justice, upzone for equity
Mandatory inclusionary housing should be applied to rich neighborhoods.
New York City
Politics
New York City’s rich history of occupations and protests
Many movements over the years echo the experiences of Occupy City Hall protesters.
New York City
Politics
New York City elects its first trans district leaders
Melissa Sklarz and Emilia Decaudin made history in Queens.
New York City
Opinion
New York City should teach older children outdoors
For the next school year, follow the science on who is most likely to spread COVID-19 and where.
New York City
Politics