New York City
Politics
A new generation of leadership on Staten Island’s North Shore
Council Member Debi Rose was the borough’s first Black lawmaker, and she opened the door to a growing, diverse seat of political power.
New York City
Politics
GOP continues contesting presidential results as absentee ballot counting begins
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
Policy
Should NYC’s schools close before indoor dining?
Probably not, according to recent scientific studies.
New York City
Opinion
NY should shut down before it's too late
Learn from past mistakes and close indoor dining before the outbreak is out of control.
New York City
Policy
Can a curfew slow the spread of COVID-19?
Public health experts weigh in on new state curfew for restaurants, bars and gyms.
New York City
Personality
A Q&A with Staten Island Council Member Joe Borelli
A Trump vote “is the only way they can say ‘screw you’”
New York City
Politics
DiNapoli to NYC: Don’t borrow to cover day-to-day costs
Without loans or money from the feds, de Blasio says the city will face steep cuts.
New York City
Politics
Stringer leads informal poll of political insiders
Just 2% of respondents think de Blasio is an above average mayor.
New York City
Politics
An uncertain election night as coronavirus cases climb across the state
Rounding up the week’s political news.
NYPD
Politics
How New York City settles lawsuits with protesters who sue cops over aggressive tactics
The city has a history of settling lawsuits filed by protesters alleging unjust treatment at the hands of the NYPD, but for some a settlement isn’t enough.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Max Rose’s unusual election night speech
The Congress member from Staten Island defends his support for Black Lives Matter.
New York City
Politics
Lou Puliafito falls short of upsetting Rebecca Seawright
A Republican Manhattan doorman’s Cinderella story ends
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers call on NYCHA to fix its ventilation issues
It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.
NYPD
Politics
Civil rights activists question NYPD preparation for protests
Progressives at non-violent protests get arrested while conservative protests have broken the law with impunity.
New York City
Politics
Long lines for early voting while COVID-19 cases tick up in NYC
Rounding up the week’s political news
Transportation
Policy
Tech rides to transit’s rescue
The Transit Tech Lab picks eight finalist companies to address pandemic challenges.
New York City
Politics
The NYC Board of Elections
A quick review of New York City’s Board of Elections, disenfranchisement and concerns over the upcoming general election.
New York City
Politics
21 in ’21 kicks into high gear
The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.
Opinion
Opinion
Black New Yorkers say “We can’t breathe”
Here’s what needs to happen to end COVID-19 racial disparities.
New York City
Politics