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
Are New Yorkers at greater risk of catching coronavirus?
Dense urban environments may make person-to-person transmission more likely.
Nonprofits
Policy
NYC nonprofit accused of fraud to lose its homeless shelters
Childrens Community Services, one of the city’s largest social services providers, is having its operations wound down.
New York City
Politics
What to know about New York’s first confirmed coronavirus case
The governor says not to panic.
New York City
Personality
The council hospitals chair is confident NYC can handle coronavirus
Carlina Rivera weighs in on the virus, Health + Hospitals and Medicare for All.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How Michael Bloomberg bought City Hall
Sabotage. Microtargeting. Mind games. Will the billionaire’s playbook translate to the national stage?
New York City
Politics
New York preps for coronavirus and hopes for Trusted Traveler Programs renewal
Rounding up the week’s political news
MTA
Personality
Meet New York City’s new Train Foster Mom
Sarah Feinberg has been tapped as the interim transit chief.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality