New York City
Politics
COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease and the WFP enters high gear
Rounding up the week’s political news
Personality
Personality
Zach Iscol wants to be a cross between Bloomberg and de Blasio
He didn’t vote for mayor, but now he wants your vote.
Education
Policy
Remote learning likely to continue after the pandemic
New York City prepares for the long haul.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Five things to know about Ray McGuire
The longtime investment banker is running for NYC mayor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Menchaca confirms mayoral campaign
The New York City Council Member wants to ride the progressive wave to Gracie Mansion.
Education
Policy
Are in-person classes safer than expected?
New York City tested a significant portion of its students and teachers in early October. Out of 10,676 tests only 18 were positive.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kirsten John Foy: Policing reforms are just the start
The Arc of Justice founder tackles education, public housing and economic justice.
Health Care
Policy
A first look at state vaccine distribution protocols
Here is what we know about the state plans for a coronavirus vaccine
New York City
Politics
Will the Manhattan DA race get its own Tiffany Cabán?
Progressive candidates are competing to be the leftest of them all.
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 hot spots cool down as NYC mayoral hopefuls square off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
Policy
Quantifying the remote learning disparity in NYC
Remote attendance data was released for the first time.
NYPD
Policy
The NYPD has a surveillance problem
The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.
New York City
Policy
Can subway buskers survive the pandemic?
Performers have lost a lot of income, but there are programs available to help them.
Housing
Policy
SoHo rezoning not a safe bet with Manhattan BP candidates
While most expressed at least theoretical support, missing details prevent them from fully committing.
Housing
Policy
NYC could ban criminal background checks on potential tenants
The real estate lobby is opposed.
New York City
Policy
Can NYC prevent ICE agents from impersonating the NYPD?
Their own training manual says they shouldn't do it.
New York City
Policy
Do Cuomo’s coronavirus shutdown orders trample the First Amendment?
Despite objections, new orders may avoid one freedom of religion issue that plagued earlier restrictions on such gatherings.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics