New York City
Politics
Meet the men who scared de Blasio away from police reform
The average New Yorker may not know anything about unions representing NYPD officers, but they are arguably as responsible for the current state of New York City policing as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
A fight for the progressive soul of Western Queens
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani compete over the same platform in Astoria.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Unrest puts yet another spotlight on Cuomo’s executive powers
As protests continue Cuomo and de Blasio try to quell the unrest with curfews.
Criminal Justice
Policy
NYPD officers eschew masks during protests
The large gatherings of cops and protesters could exacerbate the coronavirus threat.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Emma Jordan-Simpson
A Q&A with the Executive Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
NYPD
Politics
George Floyd protesters, NYPD clash in Brooklyn
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced there will be an independent review into the protests.
New York City
Politics
Scott Stringer’s roadmap to a balanced budget
Comptroller said the city is avoiding cuts ‘out of laziness’ and borrowing is a last resort.
New York City
Politics
What’s safe now? A City Councilman tries to answer.
Mark Levine, the Health Committee chairman, releases a guide on the risks of different activities.
New York City
Personality
Ex-parks chief slams beach, pool closures
Former NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe says the decision is shortsighted.
New York City
Politics
Scott Stringer wants to save NYC’s summer
The New York City comptroller offers ideas for how to safely open city beaches.
New York City
Politics
The shifting metrics for reopening and New York’s beach boondoggle
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Does the South Bronx representative have to be from the block?
Several candidates in the crowded field to replace Rep. José E. Serrano don’t live in the district. Does it matter?
Education
Policy
1 in 6 students to attend remote NYC summer school
Lack of resources and too many home distractions contributed to the record number of students falling behind.
New York City
Politics
What to know about New York City’s reopening
The city has met four of the state’s reopening metrics and could be ready to reopen in June.
New York City
Personality
The hardest names to pronounce in NY politics
The hardest names to pronounce in New York politics.
Homelessness
Policy
City Council and de Blasio battle over hotels for the homeless
There are concerns about the cost of providing homeless adults with their own rooms – and whether it’s even helpful.
New York City
Politics
Many lawmakers become lobbyists. Who’s gone from lobbying to lawmaking?
Here are the New York elected officials who once worked in government relations.
New York City
Politics
When will tourists return to New York?
NYC without selfie sticks is every New Yorker’s fantasy. It came true – and it hurts.
New York City
Policy