Donald Trump
Policy
Experts: AG suit builds towards possible criminal case against Trump
New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood's lawsuit builds towards a possible criminal case against Donald Trump, and if federal officials don’t pursue charges, state and city prosecutors could.
New York City
Personality
Muslims in politics celebrate the end of Ramadan
Balancing professional life during Ramadan can be both “exhausting and exhilarating.”
New York City
Opinion
Why New York should eliminate cash bail for smaller crimes
Race, wealth and geography should not determine whether someone is free or locked up.
New York City
Politics
Puerto Rican groups see budget fortunes shift without Mark-Viverito
Puerto Rican groups see budget fortunes shift without Melissa Mark-Viverito.
New York City
Politics
Why Staten Island still loves Michael Grimm
Can Michael Grimm knock Dan Donovan out of Congress?
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why everyone is suddenly talking about the NYPD gang database
Critics say the NYPD's gang database lacks transparency, raises civil liberties concerns.
New York City
Policy
Brad Lander wants to give traffic cameras teeth. Will Albany allow it?
New York City politicians want to strengthen cameras – while the state Legislature may not even renew their authorization.
New York City
Personality
New York pols' coming out stories
How New York’s LGBT politicians revealed their sexuality, and what it meant for their politics
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Five things to know about the NYC budget deal
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council reached an agreement on the fiscal year 2019 budget Monday evening, sealing the $89.2 billion in spending with the customary “budget handshake” in the City Hall rotunda.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Emma Wolfe: Leader of the pack
Emma Wolfe is the Bill de Blasio’s most trusted aide. She got there by being a shrewd social animal.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
Torres critical of federal NYCHA settlement
Some public housing tenants’ advocates applaud, but not the City Council Oversight and Investigations Committee chairman
New York City
Power Lists
The Pride Power 50
Recognizing 50 individuals in the LGBT community who are key players in the world of New York politics and government.
New York City
Politics
Dysfunction in Albany, de Blasio faces blowback and Maloney enters AG race
Dysfunction in Albany, de Blasio faces blowback and Maloney enters AG race in this week's top political news.
MTA
Opinion
MTA should fast forward disabled accessibility in existing projects
The NYCTA improvement plan prizes accessible stations, so why won’t the L-train stations being shut down become accessible?
New York City
Policy
A guide to the controversy around NYC’s specialized high schools
An explainer on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed change to admissions for New York City's specialized high schools and why it has triggered strong opposition.
New York City
Politics
DOI to investigate 'city’s failure' on water tanks
Councilman Torres to trigger official investigation of the city’s rooftop drinking water tanks, while he and Levine craft legislative response.
New York City
Opinion
To crack down on illegal hotels, regulate Airbnb
A New York City Council bill would help enforce the law against illegal hotel conversions.
Energy & Environment
Policy
The latest investigation of NYC’s private sanitation industry
Monday's story by ProPublica and Voice for America focuses on the bad behavior and political connections of Sanitation Salvage
New York City
Policy
Why did Cy Vance give Weinstein special treatment?
When Harvey Weinstein was arrested on sexual assault charges, he got to turn himself in, his bail was set at a pre-negotiated amount he could easily afford, and he wasn’t held in jail overnight. So why did Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance give him special treatment?
Bill de Blasio
Policy