New York City
Politics
The New York City Council staff unionization bid could be a game-changer
Few organization efforts by legislative employees have succeeded.
New York City
Policy
Why New York City is getting an algorithms officer
Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order on Tuesday to create the position of “algorithms management and policy officer.”
New York City
Politics
How Mike Bloomberg’s record could play well in the primaries
As New York City’s mayor he created groundbreaking health and environment initiatives.
New York City
Opinion
Expand Fair Fares instead of cops on NYC’s transit system
The $249 million Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found for 500 more police officers should instead be used to make Metrocards affordable.
New York City
Policy
New York-born ride-hail company Juno bites the dust
Juno struggled to compete with other ride-hail companies, despite marketing itself as an ethical alternative.
New York City
Politics
Many of Michael Bloomberg’s mayoral actions may make him a liability
It’s doubtful he’ll become a favored presidential candidate among Democratic voters.
New York City
Policy
NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s history of campaign finance scandals
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is no stranger to fundraising scandals, even if the allegations never fully stick, and last week saw fresh headlines relating to some of them. Here is a rundown of the times de Blasio’s fundraising has gotten him into hot water.
New York City
Policy
Officials question New York’s preparation for automation at Council hearing
More than 456,000 jobs in the city are highly vulnerable to automation.
New York City
Policy
One year after HQ2 announcement, Queens still wants innovation jobs
The waterfront of Long Island City is still primed for development.
New York City
Politics
Photos: Celebrating the New York City 40 Under 40
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing some of the most influential young professionals in New York City.
New York City
Politics
Protests of churro ladies’ arrests won’t help them as much as changing laws
NYC has failed to reform its vending laws. Perhaps its elected officials should do something about that.
New York City
Politics
A guide to the left-wing players in the next election
These groups are shaking up the Democratic primaries.
New York City
Politics
The 2019 election and New York City gets a new top cop
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Personality
Apolitical Army vet Loree Sutton on jumping into the mayor’s race
The commissioner-turned-candidate says she’ll shake things up with bipartisanship, listening.
New York City
Politics
Bloomberg takes first step in running for president
The former Republican NYC mayor filed to get on a Democratic presidential primary ballot.
New York City
Politics
Which promises will Bill de Blasio leave unkept?
Many of the New York City mayor’s proposals haven’t come to pass, these are the least likely.
New York City
Politics
Staten Island is seeing a spike in thyroid cancer
State health officials say just don’t screen for it, that’ll solve the problem.
New York City
Policy
Two cities, two takes on Airbnb regulations
Jersey City residents voted in favor of strict regulations on short-term rentals that will likely decrease Airbnb rentals in the city.
New York City
Politics