New York City
Opinion
Rikers Island should get green infrastructure
When Rikers Island closes, use the land to fight climate change, pollution and environmental injustice.
New York City
Politics
A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates
Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats
New York City
Personality
Why Amanda Farias is challenging Rubén Díaz Sr.
Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s recent anti-gay remarks prompted Amanda Farias to announce another bid for his seat.
New York City
Policy
Jumaane Williams' record on tech
New public advocate Jumaane Williams has a few tech positions up his sleeve.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Crowded field already forming for Williams’ council seat
Five candidates, including a Williams staffer, want to succeed the public advocate candidate.
New York State
Politics
Should New York re-think its economic development approach?
Donnie Charleston, David Friedfel, Bruce Gyory, Jim Heaney and E.J. McMahon offer their input on how to shift course after losing Amazon’s HQ2.
New York City
Politics
Jumaane Williams wins public advocate race, Eric Ulrich finishes second
Tracking the outcome of New York City's Feb. 26 public advocate special election to replace Letitia James.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The next public advocate race has already begun
New Yorkers may vote for public advocate four times in 2019.
New York City
Politics
What does the New York City public advocate actually do?
The Public Advocate's office will be filled once again, here’s what Letitia James successor can expect.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Is New York’s economic development strategy working?
Amazon’s HQ2 controversy has drawn attention to New York’s economic development strategy – and proposed changes.
Nonprofits
Policy
Two years in, David Hansell reflects on running ACS
Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner David Hansell explains the latest in child welfare.
New York City
Personality
The politicians who dropped off the NYC Power 100
Scandals and a "blue wave" shook up New York City's power structure.
New York City
Politics
Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?
Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
New York politicians and the actors who played them
Some of the most memorable movie and TV portrayals of New York political figures, from Michael Imperioli playing Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Fred Armisen’s controversial take on then-Gov. David Paterson.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s new monitor, Crowley’s abdication and the public advocate showdown
NYCHA gets a new monitor, Joseph Crowley gets a new job and the public advocate candidates have a new showdown in This Week's Headlines.
Technology
Policy
Police body cam footage can now be made public
The NYPD championed the move to make bod cam footage public even as the PBA considers an appeal.
New York City
Politics
Who’s trending in the NYC public advocate’s race?
A look at which New York City public advocate candidate got the biggest post-debate bump this week.
New York City
Opinion
In Amazon's wake, New York should double down on tech
New York City and state can’t ignore the fast-growing economic tech sector.
New York City
Politics
Fact-checking the second NYC public advocate debate
Evaluating the debate claims of the leading candidates in the New York City public advocate's race.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy