New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s final State of the City, by the numbers
The mayor’s 28-minute video reflected his lame duck status.
Donald Trump
Politics
Will Trump ever leave Staten Island?
The borough’s GOP has been Trumpified. Will it keep moving right after his presidency?
New York City
Politics
What does New York City’s mayor do?
Sure, it’s an important job, but will there still be time for naps?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Queens contest offers the first test of ranked-choice voting
Organizers have been engaging in robust education campaigns to make sure voters are ready.
Personality
Personality
Parker: ‘I literally have the most relevant and significant experience’
A Q&A with state Sen. Kevin Parker on his New York City comptroller run.
Labor
Policy
Teamsters declare victory in Hunts Point strike
The produce workers who kept New York City fed during the pandemic finally see the fruits of their labor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
NYC Council candidates seek to cancel petitioning because of COVID-19
Nearly 100 candidates signed a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Labor
Politics
A who’s who of the elected officials at the Hunts Point strike
The strike at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the South Bronx brought out a lot of political star power.
Transportation
Policy
Can the MTA get back on track without derailing New York’s recovery?
NY’s recovery depends on trimming MTA’s operating budget while maintaining efficient service.
New York City
Policy
Is New York distributing COVID-19 vaccines equitably?
That state appears to be falling short on efforts to get people of color vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Personality
Personality
Richard Gottfried on his golden jubilee
The longtime progressive legislator has stories to tell after 50 years in office.
New York City
Opinion
Why Andrew Yang is wrong to promote casinos in NYC
There are more effective means of economic development.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate activists celebrate Brooklyn wind turbine plant
Debate remains over whether it could coexist with Industry City rezoning.
Transportation
Policy
How Biden’s Amtrak legacy may help advance NY’s transportation agenda
A rail enthusiast in the Oval Office signals hope for more federal aid and transportation funding.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Winners and Losers of the January filing
A look at the latest fundraising numbers for 2021 NYC elections.
New York City
Politics
The future of political strategy is Black and female
Despite running successful campaigns again and again, many Black women still face barriers to being heard.
New York City
Policy
