New York City
Policy
The state of tech in New York City
Despite the loss of HQ2, Julie Samuels, executive director of the industry group Tech:NYC, said New York City is better positioned than Silicon Valley to tackle the challenge of public sector engagement.
New York City
Policy
Citi e-bikes gone ’til fall
Last month, Citi pulled its e-bikes from New York City after a series of riders were injured by a braking malfunction on the vehicles. Now, riders will not be able to take a spin on Citi Bike’s fleet of pedal-assist e-bikes until after they've received their tune ups in the fall.
New York City
Politics
What to watch for in the race to replace Jumaane Williams
Eight candidates are on the ballot to become the next New York City Council member for the 45th Council District, on Tuesday. Here are five things to watch in the race.
New York City
Policy
Lower Manhattan’s tech-fueled growth
Private-sector employment in Lower Manhattan has reached its highest level since the September 11th terrorist attacks, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Inside Officer Daniel Pantaleo’s NYPD trial
Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who killed Eric Garner with a chokehold in 2014, is going to trial.
New York City
Politics
Rental protections, budget disagreements and a billion-dollar loser
Donald Trump is New York's billion-dollar loser, Queens DA Richard Brown dies and New York City fights rental protections in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Opinion
A better plan for black and Hispanic NYC high school students
The focus on the small number of students attending New York City’s specialized high schools is diverting attention from policies that could benefit the rest of the city’s students, writes Manhattan Institute education expert Ray Domanico.
New York City
Personality
Rubén Díaz Sr.’s habit of offending
New York City Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. is once again provoking outrage, suggesting he wouldn’t report sexual harassment since doing so would make him a “rat.” This is hardly the first rodeo for the cowboy hat-wearing councilman, who has a history of offensive comments.
New York City
Policy
Gauging the Uber driver strike’s impact
New York City’s ride-hail drivers' strike may not have made a noticeable travel impact on riders.
New York City
Personality
In Queens DA contest, Tiffany Cabán is the leftest of them all
Among the seven Queens District Attorney candidates, Tiffany Cabán's platform would take the office the furthest to the left.
New York City
Politics
Why NYC still hasn’t elected a woman to be mayor
In 2013, then-Council Speaker Christine Quinn fizzled. In 2017, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis fell short. In 2021, will things be any different – or will another man be elected to the city’s highest office? We ask the experts to weigh in.
New York City
Opinion
Banning fur is bad for New York
The City Council’s proposed ban on the sale of fur throughout the five boroughs should give pause to anyone who cares about jobs and being able to choose what they want to purchase, writes Karen Giberson, president of the Accessories Council.
New York City
Policy
What could be next after the congestion fee
The nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission released a report detailing the possibilities presented by a “vehicle-miles traveled fee.”
Technology
Policy
Behind the ride-hail drivers strike
Wednesday, drivers for app-based ride-hail companies like Uber and Lyft will participate in a morning strike in cities including New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
New York City
Opinion
Fashion is thriving without fur
It's time to safeguard all the other animals from such gratuitous violence by supporting City Council Speaker Corey Johnson's bill to ban fur sales in New York City, writes Tim Gunn of “Project Runway.”
New York City
Politics
Poll: Will any women run for NYC mayor in 2021?
While the next New York City mayoral election is still a couple years away, it’s striking that all of the early frontrunners are men. In this week’s reader poll, we ask whether any women will run for mayor in 2021, who’s likely to enter the fray, and whether a woman will win.
New York City
Policy
Disabled riders face scarcity of accessible vehicles
The ride-hail company Lyft’s lawsuit in Westchester arguing it should not have to serve disabled customers, has renewed concerns about the availability of accessible vehicles. Here’s the status of taxi and ride-hail app accessibility throughout the state.
New York City
Politics
Where the Queens DA candidates stand on the issues
The seven Democratic candidates for Queens district attorney reflect the borough’s diversity and they’re all proposing the same shift away from the legacy of the just-deceased Queens DA Richard Brown. Here’s a guide to each candidate’s stances on the issues in the race.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
A new generation of progressive pols
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hardly stands alone as a fast-rising non-white progressive New York elected official. From new state senators to the New York City public advocate and the City Council, a new generation is taking the reins.
New York City
Personality