New York City
Politics
No New Jails now has AOC on board, but opponents see a fatal flaw
The prison abolitionists would keep people incarcerated in certain jails, for now.
New York City
Politics
AOC angers GOP by not stating her opposition to baby-eating
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attempted to pacify a pro-Trump questioner who proposed eating babies. Guess how Republicans reacted?
New York City
Policy
How New York City can take advantage of connected health devices
The city has seen positive responses from residents who've started using FitBits.
New York City
Policy
How the NYC Ferry could work
Experts weigh in on how to improve the city’s ferries without scrapping them.
New York City
Politics
Giuliani becomes more ensconced in impeachment inquiry
NYC’s former mayor may soon face another subpoena request tied to the White House.
New York City
Policy
Privacy group raises OMNY security concerns
The tap-and-go payment system may pose a threat to undocumented immigrants.
New York City
Politics
Who’s for and against banning menthol cigarettes in New York City
It’s Al Sharpton vs. the NAACP, with Corey Johnson stuck in the middle.
New York City
Policy
Unions talk trash as city nears waste zone deal
The two biggest unions in commercial waste hauling have never gotten along.
New York City
Politics
Putting Trump’s presidential library on Staten Island is a great idea
It would bring prestige, scholarly resources, and all of Trump’s documents to the borough that loves him.
New York City
Politics
New York’s surprisingly powerless people
10 city and state officials who aren’t as influential as you think.
New York City
Politics
The least powerful man in New York
Bill de Blasio promised to end inequality. He didn’t. But a mayor never could.
New York City
Policy
L train testing ultrawideband signal technology
On Friday the MTA will begin testing out the new signal equipment.
New York City
Policy
Public transportation is the future for ride-hail giants
Lyft and Uber are expanding their apps to include public transit information and directions.
New York City
Policy
Are Meatless Mondays healthy?
The options may not be inherently healthier, but are part of a more nutritious program.
New York City
Personality
Will New York City win the race to 5G?
It won’t be for a lack of trying, says Cordell Schachter, the city Department of Transportation’s chief technologist.
New York City
Politics
Evaluating Jumaane Williams’ proposal to reform mental health crisis response
Experts advocate minimizing police involvement in responding to mental health crises.
New York City
Opinion
History shows how ranked-choice voting could weaken party machines
The New York City Council once reflected the beliefs of the city.
New York City
Personality
Will New York City ever get students out of trailers?
A Q&A with New York City School Construction Authority President and CEO Lorraine Grillo.
New York City
Policy