New York City
Politics
A guide to the left-wing players in the next election
These groups are shaking up the Democratic primaries.
New York City
Politics
The 2019 election and New York City gets a new top cop
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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
Do self-driving vehicles have a future in New York?
The Empire State is in no hurry to embrace the cars of tomorrow.
New York City
Policy
In NYC, drones fly in a legal limbo
They’re illegal – and everywhere. Will the ban ever be lifted?
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
Katz, Williams and the rest of the Democrats win in NYC
Republicans barely even put up a fight on Tuesday.
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
The New York City Charter Revision Commission voters’ guide
Here’s what New Yorkers planning to vote need to know.
New York City
Policy
Five things to know about Dermot Shea, the new NYPD commissioner
He has a lot in common with his predecessor.
New York City
Policy
Here’s why State Sen. Jessica Ramos wants the cap on NYC street vendors lifted
The City Council could take action, but it hasn’t.
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.
New York City
Politics
Attacks on third parties and Andy King officially suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy