New York City
Policy
Bill de Blasio’s rough start to the week
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was greeted with headlines on Sunday and Monday accusing him of ethically questionable fundraising and misuse of his security detail. Here’s what they said and how government accountability experts responded.
New York City
Opinion
A history of upsets in Queens politics
Bob Turner’s 2011 victory was short-lived. Others may prove more lasting
Transportation
Policy
Ride-hail apps fret over New York City’s new regulations
Uber, Lyft and Via are trying different approaches to comply with New York City's new cruising time limit.
NYPD
Politics
Judge says fire Pantaleo, de Blasio’s debate and Cabán goes to court
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo's firing was recommended by a Judge for the death of Eric Garner, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a disappointing second debate and Tiffany Cabán heads to court over the Queens DA recount in This Week's Headlines.
NYPD
Policy
O’Neill: NYPD not locking anyone up on facial recognition hit
NYPD Commissioner James O;Neil is trying to quell concerns about the polic force's use of facial recognition technology following a recent New York Times report.
MTA
Policy
Is DiNapoli doing enough to target MTA labor costs?
Budget watchdogs say New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli should more closely examine subway spending.
Technology
Policy
New York struggles to fill 20,000 cybersecurity jobs
A growing global cybersecurity workforce shortage could affect New York’s ability to fend off cyber attacks. One data tool shows that after Washington, D.C., the New York metro area has the largest absolute number of cybersecurity job openings – roughly 20,000.
New York City
Politics
Manhattan could elect the next leftist district attorney
Even though it’s still two years away, the 2021 Manhattan district attorney race is already getting started. Since June, two challengers, presenting themselves as progressives who will transform the office, have launched campaigns to unseat Cyrus Vance Jr.
New York City
Politics
What NYC charter amendments didn’t make it on the ballot?
Major changes like comprehensive planning and democracy vouchers were passed over.
New York City
Politics
O’Neill: Pantaleo verdict coming in August
The police commissioner also slammed the new criminal justice laws.
New York City
Policy
Transit Tech Lab advances to pilot phase
The accelerator program is intended to solve public transit issues with new products and technologies.
New York City
Politics
Could Cabán still beat Katz?
The Democratic campaigns for Queens district attorney are back in court today to litigate the fate of more than 100 affidavit ballots. Here are the three main questions that could determine which side prevails.
New York City
Policy
How are subway riders getting around the no-dogs rule?
There are countless pictures of four-legged commuters posted to social media lately. So, what are the Metropolitan Transit Authority's rules about commuting with pets? And are there actually more pets on the subway these days?
New York City
Politics
Could Cardi B sway the 2020 presidential election?
The outspoken Bronx native joins forces with Bernie Sanders.
New York City
Politics
A tale of two mayors: Hizzoner vs. Mayor Pete
One is taking the 2020 primary race by storm, the other is Bill de Blasio.
New York City
Politics
Will horse carriages decide the next mayoral election, too?
After de Blasio’s ban crashed, advocates my try again in 2021.
New York City
Opinion
Banning serial harassers from the subway is misguided
New York City Councilman Chaim M. Deutsch proposed banning serial gropers from the subway. Deutsch’s intentions are noble but a lifetime ban is infeasible and intermediary steps should be taken to stem sexual harassment, writes Sarah M. Kaufman of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation.
New York City
Policy
Animal rights are having a moment right now
But is there anything more to it than cold political calculation?
New York City
Opinion