New York City
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Ruben Diaz Jr.’s out of NYC mayoral race, but Chris Jacobs is in the race for Congress
Rounding up the week’s political news
Technology
Policy
Revel CEO talks making it in New York City
First Read Tech talks to Frank Reig, the CEO of Revel.
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Developers won’t like Scott Stringer’s new housing plan
The New York City comptroller wants to require affordable units in all new developments and eliminate 421a.
New York City
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Why have anti-Semitic hate crimes risen in New York?
Political polarization exacerbated by social media may be to blame, experts say.
Education
Politics
Richard Carranza’s rough new year
New York City schools have been making news for the wrong reasons.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Shaun Donovan to mount long-rumored mayoral run, sources say
The veteran of the Obama and Bloomberg administrations is now expected to enter the race.
Technology
Policy
City to propose universal taxi app amid medallion crisis
A City Council task force is recommending an app to save taxi medallion owners.
New York City
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What happens now with the New York City Council union
Organizers hit a milestone on Monday, but they still have a long road ahead.
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Who are the most responsive New York City Council members?
Leaders of the council’s census task force didn’t respond to a question on how to be counted.
New York City
Policy
Will softer Community Reinvestment Act regulations harm communities of color?
New York City members of Congress are protesting, upstate cities and rural areas could also be affected.
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Who are the New York City Council’s most prolific lawmakers?
Some lawmakers pass lots of bills, some at least try and some don’t bother.
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NYC prepares for ‘inevitable’ coronavirus contamination
Here’s how the city plans to tackle this deadly new virus.
New York City
Policy
The policy battles that pit the left against the left.
Progressives are ascendant. But they don’t always agree.
Technology
Policy
New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York
State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ruben Diaz Jr’s departure reshapes 2021 NYC mayoral field
It could help Eric Adams, but it could also entice more candidates to run.
New York City
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What’s my New York City Council member’s attendance record?
Some lawmakers make a point of showing up. Others skip a lot of meetings.
New York City
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City Hall staffers to ask for union recognition
Just a few short months after launching their union bid, staffers are hoping to have Speaker Corey Johnson formally recognize them.
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