New York City
Politics
Where the Queens borough president candidates stand on the big issues
We asked the candidates 16 questions. Here are their answers.
Technology
Policy
Is ‘InsurTech’ here to stay?
Root CEO Alex Timm talks the Green Light Law, telematics-based car insurance and the slightly grating nickname for insurance technology.
New York City
Politics
Should NYC cancel the St. Patrick’s Day parade?
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has caused other parades to be called off.
New York City
Policy
NYC got homeless vets off the streets. Can it replicate the feat?
A major federal initiative, plenty of city resources and coordination were key in the city’s success.
New York City
Opinion
What would make ThriveNYC thrive
The program’s architect explains what it did right and where it has gone wrong.
New York City
Politics
Photos: Recognizing New York’s most powerful people
Photos: Recognizing the New York City Power 100
New York City Council
Politics
Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s many unflattering headlines
From alleged mob connections to suspicious uses of campaign funds, the list is long.
New York City
Personality
Political powerhouses and their famous roommates
We know these New York leaders. But we don’t know them like their roommates.
Technology
Policy
Corey Johnson talks transportation tech with Kara Swisher
The host of the Recode Decode podcast discussed the future of transportation in NYC with the City Council Speaker.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The new coronavirus is resulting in canceled fundraisers in New York
As health officials recommend that people avoid crowds, benefits are being rescheduled.
Homelessness
Policy
Will de Blasio’s subway homelessness plan be a train wreck?
Homeless advocates, outreach workers and cops say the mayor’s approach doesn’t address root causes.
New York City
Politics
The community hit by coronavirus outbreak in more ways than one
Asian American politicians speak out against attacks and stereotypes.
Homelessness
Policy
How New York’s programs and policies are keeping the homeless on the street
Despite damning reports, calls to action and billions spent, New York is perpetuating the crisis.
NYPD
Politics
Will the NYPD officers involved in aggressive arrest be penalized?
The video shocked viewers, but it’s doubtful they’ll face consequences.
Technology
Policy
Talking Open Data with Kelly Jin
First Read Tech talks to chief analytics officer for New York City, Kelly Jin.
Labor
Policy
Could coronavirus push gig workers’ labor fight to the fore?
Despite concern about gig workers’ risk of exposure, the gig economy debate remains in limbo in Albany.
Education
Politics
Photos: Celebrating New York’s education leaders
City & State’s Education Power 100 reception recognized New York’s titans of teaching.
New York City
Policy
DoITT head Jessica Tisch’s hard line against LinkNYC vendor
Tisch comes out hard against CityBridge
New York City
Politics