New York City
Politics
NYC prepares for ‘inevitable’ coronavirus contamination
Here’s how the city plans to tackle this deadly new virus.
New York City
Policy
The policy battles that pit the left against the left.
Progressives are ascendant. But they don’t always agree.
Technology
Policy
New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York
State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ruben Diaz Jr’s departure reshapes 2021 NYC mayoral field
It could help Eric Adams, but it could also entice more candidates to run.
New York City
Politics
What’s my New York City Council member’s attendance record?
Some lawmakers make a point of showing up. Others skip a lot of meetings.
New York City
Politics
City Hall staffers to ask for union recognition
Just a few short months after launching their union bid, staffers are hoping to have Speaker Corey Johnson formally recognize them.
New York City
Politics
How we calculated the Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers
A detailed explanation of our analysis.
New York City
Politics
The Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers
Ranking the council’s most effective members with cold, hard math.
Technology
Policy
Cashless ban highlights New York’s unbanked problem
The New York City Council passed a legislation Thursday to ban cashless stores.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What Andy Byford’s resignation means for Cuomo
“Train Daddy’s” sudden departure is off-brand for the governor.
Criminal Justice
Policy
It’s not just jail, bail or getting released
New York City’s supervised release program is expected to see more participants as other new pre-trial initiatives are pursued.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2020 Corey Johnson wouldn't take money from 2009 Corey Johnson
The NYC Council speaker and mayoral candidate pledged not to take donations from real estate developers, like his former employers.
MTA
Policy
Byford resigns, a despondent Twitter reacts
The celebrated transit chief officially resigns from the MTA, after quarreling with Gov. Cuomo over the subways turnaround.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
De Blasio wants feds to tackle automation; some say he can start at home
The NYC mayor wants to bring some of his ideas from the presidential campaign trail home.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo’s proposal to divert Cy Vance’s money for discovery reform
New funding to help district attorneys comply with discovery reforms would come at the expense of the Manhattan district attorney.
Eric Adams
Politics
“Go back to Iowa” could fit Adams’ mayoral strategy
Progressive transplants have other candidates, so the Brooklyn borough president is looking elsewhere for votes.
New York State
Politics