New York City
Politics
Nike scores licensing agreement to use coveted NYC logos
The deal may be a slam dunk, but local vendors have often been sued for using city icons.
New York City
Politics
Pantaleo fired from NYPD five years after Garner’s death
De Blasio: ‘Today we have finally seen justice done.’
New York City
Policy
Uber and Lyft’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Can the app-based for-hire vehicle industry regain its mojo in New York City?
New York City
Politics
It’s not just cyclists getting killed on NYC’s streets
Mapping traffic-related fatalities in the five boroughs.
New York City
Policy
Liu: No quick fix to specialized high schools entrance exam
Lawmaker says de Blasio push to scrap SHSAT would cause ‘years and years of strife.’
New York City
Politics
Bill de Blasio’s friendly relations with the ultra-Orthodox
In a desperate attempt to drum up donations for his floundering presidential campaign New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sought help from Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Here’s why they might be inclined to help him out.
New York City
Politics
Carranza is not backing down from integration talk and tactics
The NYC schools chancellor kicks off a new school year by defending his approach.
New York City
Politics
Ninth cop suicide generates fury toward ThriveNYC
News broke that the organization cancelled an event for cops the same day an officer took his own life.
New York City
Personality
Shaun King is still salty about Cabán’s loss
A Q&A with the Black Lives Matter activist on his foray into NYC politics.
New York City
Policy
OMNY off to strong start – with limitations
The new tap-and-go payment system has already surpassed one million taps.
New York City
Opinion
Bill de Blasio, it’s time to give up
Hey, Bill… It’s time we had a little talk about your presidential run. The campaign trail has been pretty rough so far, so maybe it’s time for you to reconsider your run – and come back home, writes City & State’s Amanda Luz Henning Santiago.
New York City
Politics
About that petition to give Trump Tower an Obama address
As of Wednesday morning, over 97,000 people from all over the country want to rename a stretch of Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue after former President Barack Obama, but due to the quirks of New York City’s street renaming policies, it is very unlikely to happen.
New York City
Policy
Airbnb closely watching hostel legislation
The tech company hopes the new legislation will lead to the NYC Council reconsidering its stance on home-sharing.
New York City
Politics
Jeffrey Epstein is dead, but the investigation lives on
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s examination of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and his allegations have only just begun.
New York City
Policy
Samson latest New York IT official to depart
The chief information officer cited health reasons for his decision to leave.
New York City
Politics
Johnson’s saucy post sparks debate about double standards in politics
After New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson posted a photo of a topless man on his personal Instagram on Thursday night, former spokeswoman for his rival Scott Stringer called him out, sparking debates online about double standards for men and women in politics.
New York City
Policy
Where the sidewalk ends for disabled New Yorkers
Why it has taken New York City 30 years to even make a plan for accessible sidewalks.
New York City
Politics
Stephen Ross reminds the world he’s a real estate mogul
Equinox and SoulCycle are losing members over their owner’s planned fundraiser for Trump.
New York City
Policy
TLC passes new ride-hail rules
The Commission's new regulations include extending the cap on new for-hire vehicle licenses and putting a cap on how long drivers can cruise without passengers.
New York City
Politics