New York City
Politics
Rochester police killing sparks outrage and Trump threatens New York City
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
NYC institutions could close permanently
The COVID-19 pandemic risks wiping out many long-standing establishments.
New York City
Policy
How New York City might avoid 22,000 layoffs
De Blasio says long-term borrowing and union concessions are needed, but some experts and elected officials think there are other options.
New York City
Personality
Five things to know about Maya Wiley
De Blasio’s former top lawyer is looking to run for mayor.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The drawbacks of treating social work like a business
NYC social workers say they spend too much time on filing paperwork, tracking outcomes.
Labor
Policy
New York City’s history of public sector strikes
Despite a 1967 law making strikes illegal, there have been several prominent strikes by transit workers and teachers.
New York City
Policy
Why New York City delayed school reopening
A deal between Mayor Bill de Blasio and organized labor avoids a costly political fight.
Education
Policy
Remote learning challenges will likely continue in New York
Students left behind in the spring face the same technology issues this fall.
MTA
Politics
The MTA’s doomsday scenario and NYC reexamines chokehold law
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Technology
Policy
City Council extends crackdown on delivery apps
New York City will continue to cap fees paid to the likes of Grubhub and Postmates.
Personality
Personality
Building bridges in the Bronx
Nathalia Fernandez wants to mend a divided borough as Bronx beep.
New York City
Policy
City Council considers amending chokehold criminalization law
The council is planning to introduce the legislation Thursday following outcries from the NYPD and police unions.
Education
Politics
Remote learning remains the norm for New York’s biggest cities
New York City will be one of the few major school districts to attempt in-person classes.
Education
Policy
Can NYC make outdoor learning work?
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be allowing schools to teach in streets and parks, but it’s unclear how outdoor classes could be set up.
New York City
Policy
NY quarantine doesn’t apply to VMA celebs
In the latest instance of COVID inequality, performers at MTV award show get special treatment.
New York City
Politics
Washington Heights, Inwood continue higher census response rates
Latino communities are called “hard to count.” But Upper Manhattan is standing up to be counted.
New York City
Personality
Ritchie Torres won’t follow your script
How a young, gay, Afro-Latino man made his own way from NYCHA to Capitol Hill.
New York City
Politics
Malatras to lead SUNY, teachers threaten strike and prepping for a pandemic presidential election
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy