New York City
Policy
Relocation of homeless not biggest concern with New York City program
A better payment process is vital for the program housing the city’s homeless, critics say.
New York City
Politics
Trump’s impeachment advances and changes on the way for campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD official tapped to lead DoITT criticized for surveillance work
DoITT appointee Jessica Tisch may have trouble prioritizing privacy.
New York City
Politics
NY has the richest, poorest, smallest, most unequal congressional districts
New York State is one of diversity, poverty, wealth, and inequality.
New York City
Politics
More than 100,000 New Yorkers could be hurt by new food stamp rule
Combined with other federal proposals, as many as 3.7 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits.
Opinion
Opinion
New York City needs to better regulate noise
Noise is harming the health of almost everyone in NYC.
New York City
Opinion
Is de Blasio jealous of Bloomberg’s presidential bid?
His constant chiding of the former mayor sure makes Hizzoner look like a green-eyed monster.
Technology
Policy
Could robots ease New York City congestion?
Why delivery droids aren’t ready to replace trucks – yet.
Homelessness
Politics
New York City’s sending the homeless to Newark causes legal clash
The Big Apple’s smaller neighbor filed a lawsuit over the practice.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s next push for MWBEs
City officials hope that a new law will get more contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses.
New York City
Politics
Report details toxic frat boy culture at Bloomberg LP
All the ways Mike Bloomberg has been accused of fostering a misogynistic work environment.
New York City
Opinion
Keep Robert Moses’ name on Long Island
Robert Moses State Park already has the perfect name for a notoriously segregated region.
Technology
Policy
City Councilman Koo introduces algorithm transparency bill
Transparency bill would require city agencies to disclose details of every automated system used.
New York City
Politics
All the former mayor’s men – and a woman
The old Michael Bloomberg City Hall and campaign hands working to win him the presidency.
New York City
Personality
Fixing upstate’s transportation infrastructure
State lawmakers want more funding for roads and bridges in the next capital plan.
Technology
Policy
NYPD ransomware event is the latest such attack on government agencies
Strong cybersecurity in New York City helped ward off NYPD attack.
New York City
Policy
Is East Side Access really going to happen this time?
The LIRR expansion project, decades in the making, is finally in sight of the finish line.
Transportation
Policy