New York City
Politics
Could Cabán still beat Katz?
The Democratic campaigns for Queens district attorney are back in court today to litigate the fate of more than 100 affidavit ballots. Here are the three main questions that could determine which side prevails.
New York City
Policy
How are subway riders getting around the no-dogs rule?
There are countless pictures of four-legged commuters posted to social media lately. So, what are the Metropolitan Transit Authority's rules about commuting with pets? And are there actually more pets on the subway these days?
New York City
Politics
Could Cardi B sway the 2020 presidential election?
The outspoken Bronx native joins forces with Bernie Sanders.
New York City
Politics
A tale of two mayors: Hizzoner vs. Mayor Pete
One is taking the 2020 primary race by storm, the other is Bill de Blasio.
New York City
Politics
Will horse carriages decide the next mayoral election, too?
After de Blasio’s ban crashed, advocates my try again in 2021.
New York City
Opinion
Banning serial harassers from the subway is misguided
New York City Councilman Chaim M. Deutsch proposed banning serial gropers from the subway. Deutsch’s intentions are noble but a lifetime ban is infeasible and intermediary steps should be taken to stem sexual harassment, writes Sarah M. Kaufman of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation.
New York City
Policy
Animal rights are having a moment right now
But is there anything more to it than cold political calculation?
New York City
Opinion
Hector Figueroa’s left legacy
Hector Figueroa stood apart from most labor leaders because he cared deeply about engaging with broader left movements beyond his union’s immediate interests, writes Ross Barkan.
New York City
Politics
Why does the NYPD keep getting doused with water?
A guide to the summer’s most politically explosive Ice Bucket Challenge.
New York City
Policy
Amazon just can’t quit New York
The tech company may be looking for office space in New York City (again).
New York City
Politics
Katz claims victory in Queens DA primary
But there’s still 114 contested ballots left to contend with.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about de Blasio’s new $58.4 million bike plan
Will this finally put an end to the recent spate of cyclist deaths?
New York City
Policy
MTA pushes biometric timekeeping at heated board meeting
The technology, however, isn't impervious to abuse.
New York City
Politics
New York City Charter Revision Commission finalizes its ballot proposals
Voters will vote in November on 19 proposals, grouped into five questions.
New York City
Personality
Jonathan Lippman says it’s too late to change course on closing Rikers
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
New York City
Policy
Videos of NYC’s flooded streets and subways raise concerns
Despite the projects in the works, New York City still appears to lack the ability to prevent significant flooding, as multiple videos captured on Monday evening.
New York City
Politics
NY lawmakers join the call for Puerto Rico’s governor to resign
Thousands protest Ricardo Rosselló after his heinous private chats were made public.
New York City
Policy
MTA officials respond to subways failure
A software bug that forced the numbered subway lines to malfunction Friday night is causing renewed concerns over the MTA's systems.
New York City
Policy
Will the New York City Council cap real estate broker rental fees?
City Councilman Keith Powers introduced a bill to cap at one month’s rent the amount renters pay in broker fees, but the real estate industry is lobbying aggressively against it and the outcome remains uncertain.
New York State
Opinion