New York City
Policy
Do self-driving vehicles have a future in New York?
The Empire State is in no hurry to embrace the cars of tomorrow.
New York City
Policy
In NYC, drones fly in a legal limbo
They’re illegal – and everywhere. Will the ban ever be lifted?
New York City
Policy
A bigger, more ambitious Transit Tech Lab
The Transit Innovation Partnership is attempting to innovate the MTA with a second year of its Transit Tech Lab.
New York City
Politics
Katz, Williams and the rest of the Democrats win in NYC
Republicans barely even put up a fight on Tuesday.
New York City
Politics
New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly
New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Charter Revision Commission voters’ guide
Here’s what New Yorkers planning to vote need to know.
New York City
Policy
Five things to know about Dermot Shea, the new NYPD commissioner
He has a lot in common with his predecessor.
New York City
Policy
Here’s why State Sen. Jessica Ramos wants the cap on NYC street vendors lifted
The City Council could take action, but it hasn’t.
New York City
Politics
Reports: NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning
NYC’s top cop since 2016 will be joining the private sector. Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will be taking over.
New York City
Policy
Uber cap lawsuit dismissed
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge dismissed the company’s suit against a New York City law.
New York City
Politics
Attacks on third parties and Andy King officially suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
Police surveillance technology bill still stalled in Council
The bill would require the New York Police Department submit information about the surveillance technology it uses.
New York City
Politics
Black, Latino and Asian Caucus of the New York City Council comes out against ranked choice voting
The group says it would hurt communities of color, although some of its individual members disagree.
New York City
Opinion
NYC Surrogate’s Court is broken, it should be fixed or abolished
The Public Administrator’s office is part of political patronage in the judicial system.
New York City
Politics
Commercial waste zones, by the numbers
The private garbage industry is dangerous. NYC just passed laws to fix that.
New York City
Politics
Hizzoner and McCray’s Halloween costumes, ranked from best to worst.
Sorry, they can’t all be winners.
New York City
Policy
By the numbers: New York City’s plan for safer streets
The City Council passed requirements for 150 miles of miles of protected bus lines, 250 miles of protected bike lanes and more.
New York City
Politics
Which bus routes could be the next 14th Street?
The slowest buses in every borough provide a busway blueprint.
New York City
Politics
The Wednesday that could change New York City
From biker safety to animal rights to commercial waste, the City Council’s agenda is packed with groundbreaking legislation.
New York City
Politics