New York City
Personality
Riders Alliance’s John Raskin on what’s next for him and the MTA
John Raskin, co-founder and outgoing executive director of the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance spoke with City & State about his organization’s recent successes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s performance on MTA issues and challenges the next generation of transit advocates will face.
New York City
Policy
A new way for ride-hail drivers to fight back?
What would happen if drivers took advantage of an antitrust loophole and incorporated into a single entity?
New York City
Politics
Is the MTA due for a restructuring?
The experts weigh in on new plans to shake up the embattled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
New York City
Opinion
How to make NYC safe from cars
New York City is in the midst of a battle for its roads, and only by building new infrastructure and shifting the logic of our transportation planning will New York City be made truly safe for bikers and pedestrians, writes Eric Goldwyn, a research scholar at New York University’s Marron Institute.
New York City
Policy
Media turns Garner fury on de Blasio and O’Neill
Five takes on the federal decision not to press civil rights charges.
New York City
Policy
Citi Bike to double its New York City presence
Queens will be the first borough to see more stations.
New York City
Politics
The major 2021 mayoral contenders
What you need to know about the likely candidates for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race.
New York City
Policy
Ride-hail growth slows under new regulations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a permanent extension of the FHV cap and new limits.
New York City
Policy
Inadequate traffic enforcement is undermining Vision Zero
After years of decline, New York City’s traffic deaths have ticked upwards so far this year and bicycle advocates point to misplaced priorities in the NYPD’s traffic enforcement as a leading culprit.
New York City
Personality
Scott Stringer, millennial for mayor
New York City comptroller Scott Stringer wants you to know he’s woke AF.
New York City
Opinion
Do aspiring politicians still need to pay their dues?
Previously, aspiring politicians started at the bottom, paid their dues and waited to be tapped for higher office — now, incumbents are refusing to wait in line.
New York City
Politics
The Queens DA recount by the numbers
The recount has begun in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, in New York’s own version of Bush v. Gore. Here are some of the other numbers that go into determining the race.
New York City
Politics
NYC mayoral candidates pick up the fundraising pace
The top candidates in the 2021 New York City mayoral race are picking up the pace of their fundraising, with both City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. reporting more money in contributions this period than the last one.
New York City
Policy
Protesters hit Amazon over facial recognition, ICE ties
On Amazon's Prime Day, activists plan to deliver 250,000 petitions to CEO Jeff Bezos’ Fifth Avenue residence, calling on the company to cut its ties with ICE.
New York City
Opinion
New York City taxi drivers need debt relief, but not from taxpayers
A New York City Council bill that likely will include public money to pay off taxi medallion owner debts would set a bad precedent. The city does have a role, though, in helping to facilitate the collective private-sector action that will get lenders to negotiate, writes Nicole Gelinas.
New York City
Policy
Amazon tax breaks debate continues
Several tech companies are expanding, or are rumored to be doing so, in New York City.
New York City
Policy
Why the federal government could take Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion
The federal government is seeking to seize Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion. Here’s how criminal asset forfeiture can be applied in a sex trafficking case and what it means for the future of one New York City’s biggest homes.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Should New Yorkers trust local elections?
The Queens district attorney race recount has some questioning their faith in the democratic process.
New York City
Opinion
Cabán campaign shows WFP’s real purpose
While technically a minor political party in New York, the WFP has evolved into a top-notch political consultant and political action committee and that is their real value in the political process, writes Ross Barkan.
New York City
Policy