Personality
Personality
Julie Menin’s political future
DA or BP? Local leaders, pundits predict where she might go once the census is over.
Gun Control
Opinion
Why New York has such a low rate of gun death
New York’s famously tough gun laws play a role in curbing both homicides and suicides, but there are other factors at play.
New York City
Politics
Impeachment trial gets rolling and limo safety bills approved
Rounding up the week’s political news
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio’s 2021 preliminary budget, by the numbers
The mayor fears hits from the forthcoming state budget.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Diaz Jr. fundraising falters among 2021 NYC mayoral field
The latest fundraising numbers are in for New York City candidates.
Housing
Opinion
New York’s affordable housing solution is hidden in the garage
The state should legalize turning garages into apartments.
New York City
Politics
Seddio goes out like a boss
The Brooklyn Democratic leader united the party, but left it broke
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Mark Levine has 1.7 million handshakes to go
The New York City councilman wants to meet every Manhattanite during his run for borough president.
New York City
Politics
NY mag: AOC passed on mayoral, could challenge Schumer or Gillibrand
How would the congresswoman fare against these veteran lawmakers?
Technology
Policy
How bus shelters will help usher in 5G
New equipment on “street furniture” will be crucial once next-gen wireless service finally arrives.
New York City
Politics
All the ways AOC has made critics' heads explode
Her opponents watch her like a hawk, but often their criticisms make little sense.
Technology
Policy
Can New York actually stop the scourge of robocalls?
A new proposal from Gov. Cuomo might curb the pesky calls, but ending them is a gargantuan task.
New York State
Politics
Brooklyn state Senate race may be broader referendum
State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery’s retirement sets up a new type of battle between the old guard and leftists.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s list of unresolved issues grows
Broken elevators, lead paint, pests and more have yet to be handled.
New York City
Politics
Is New York leader of the pack?
Cuomo claims New York's a progressive powerhouse. It's just the mild one.
Technology
Policy
Talking urban tech and IT contracts with Robinson Hernandez
First Read Tech talks to Robinson Hernandez, executive director of the Urban Tech Hub @ Company.
Transportation
Opinion
Increase Penn Station’s capacity with fewer platforms
While Gov. Cuomo’s ambition to improve capacity is commendable, the recently announced plan is all wrong.
New York City
Politics
Murder rose by 8% in NYC in 2019
The slight uptick in murders, however, is nothing to be concerned about.
New York City
Politics