New York City

Personality

Apolitical Army vet Loree Sutton on jumping into the mayor’s race

The commissioner-turned-candidate says she’ll shake things up with bipartisanship, listening.

New York City

Politics

Bloomberg takes first step in running for president

The former Republican NYC mayor filed to get on a Democratic presidential primary ballot.

New York City

Politics

Which promises will Bill de Blasio leave unkept?

Many of the New York City mayor’s proposals haven’t come to pass, these are the least likely.

New York City

Politics

Staten Island is seeing a spike in thyroid cancer

State health officials say just don’t screen for it, that’ll solve the problem.

New York City

Policy

Two cities, two takes on Airbnb regulations

Jersey City residents voted in favor of strict regulations on short-term rentals that will likely decrease Airbnb rentals in the city.

New York City

Politics

Puerto Rican evacuees are still in New York, still struggling

Will the Empire State forget about those who fled after Hurricane Maria?

New York City

Policy

A bigger, more ambitious Transit Tech Lab

The Transit Innovation Partnership is attempting to innovate the MTA with a second year of its Transit Tech Lab. 

New York City

Politics

New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly

New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.

New York City

Politics

Reports: NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning

NYC’s top cop since 2016 will be joining the private sector. Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will be taking over.

New York City

Policy

Uber cap lawsuit dismissed

A Manhattan Supreme Court judge dismissed the company’s suit against a New York City law.