Bill de Blasio
Policy
City Council, advocates discuss IDNYC tech liabilities
IDNYC raises concerns over increased surveillance of undocumented New Yorkers.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Poll: Is a civil war brewing among the state Senate Democrats?
Long Island Democrats reportedly complained about the opposition to Amazon’s HQ2. How serious is the rift?
New York City
Politics
Who DOESN'T want to be mayor?
The candidates for New York City Public Advocate are trying to convince us they're not running for mayor.
Technology
Policy
Conflicting reports, reactions on Amazon backing out of HQ2
Julie Samuels, executive director of Tech:NYC, weighs in.
New York City
Policy
Think before you click: A fee for every online delivery
Assemblyman Robert Carroll of Brooklyn proposes raising subway revenue with online retail charge and ride-hail app license fee.
New York City
Politics
A wrench in the Amazon deal, taking a jail to court and a new substitute NYCHA head
Michael Ginaris is Amazon enemy number one, Bill de Blasio unveils the 2019-20 budget, there's a new NYCHA head in town and the state faces a budget shortfall in This Week's Headlines.
New York City
Politics
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate, including assertions by Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Nomiki Konst and others.
New York City
Politics
What to know about NYC’s $92.2 billion budget
New York's budget is larger than all but two states, but still feeling the pinch of Wall Street volatility.
Education
Opinion
City Council underfunds CUNY Mexican Studies Institute
CUNY Mexican Studies Institute should be funded as much as its Puerto Rican and Dominican counterparts.
New York City
Policy
Public advocate candidates debate tech
Animosity towards Amazon in the New York City Public Advocate debate doesn't mean the candidates are hostile to tech.
NYPD
Opinion
Holding law enforcement accountable begins with full repeal of 50-a
This law shields police officers from public scrutiny at the expense of accountability, transparency and safety.
New York City
Personality
Brad Hoylman: The person behind state Senate’s progressive bills
Six-year Senate veteran Brad Hoylman is as progressive as many newcomers, and his bills are finally moving.
New York City
Politics
What can Amazon do to sell its HQ2 plan in New York City?
Experts weigh in on the Amazon's $3 billion deal to build another headquarters in Queens and compare it to similar battles in New York City’s history.
New York City
Politics
What to watch for in the public advocate debate
The New York City public advocate special election race has narrowed as candidates try to separate themselves in the first debate.
New York City
Opinion
New York City should require green roofs
Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?
New York City
Politics
Danny O’Donnell falsely claims public advocate endorsements
New York City public advocate candidate Assemblyman Danny O’Donnell incorrectly claimed at least two elected officials were endorsing his run for higher office. Now one is denying he endorsed O’Donnell and another is endorsing his opponent.
New York City
Policy
Could Gianaris veto Amazon HQ2?
State Senator Michael Gianaris is one of the few public officials who have taken up arms in the fight, and now has been given a seat on the Public Authorities Control Board.
Labor
Politics
Poll: Will Amazon ultimately build HQ2 in Queens?
What will it take to get everyone on board with Amazon building its HQ2 in Queens?
New York City
Policy
The scramble to profit from legal pot
New York’s about-face on marijuana has triggered a gold rush.
New York City
Politics