Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Speaker with a smart voice
The City Council got it right in picking an innovative, experienced and pragmatic leader in Julie Menin. Is she the missing piece to ensure the success of Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda?
New York City
Politics
Julie Menin announces she has the support to be the next council speaker
The council member from Manhattan claimed to have 36 votes and the backing of four unions.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: As NYC gets hotter, access to pools is more important than ever
As New Yorkers face record-breaking temperatures, pools are becoming a necessity for public health, not a luxury.
Technology
Politics
New York City will try (again) to regulate AI
The council passed a package of bills creating a new ‘office of algorithmic accountability.’ It’s not the first attempt to rein in AI use.
Policy
Policy
Adrienne Adams on outdoor dining program: This isn’t new
Some lawmakers are pushing for change as restaurants struggle with the current system, the speaker said the council “just went back to pre-pandemic” regulations.
Immigration
Policy
Goldman seeks answers from Tisch on Nov. 12 NYPD-ICE incident
The lawmaker penned a letter to the police commissioner looking to clarify the department’s protocol.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Fast, free and fair – a universal and targeted affordability agenda for transit riders
Our next mayor should fund free buses for every rider, free subway rides for very low-income New Yorkers, and half-fares for more workers.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The life-saving difference salons can make
The city must provide salons with clear, multilingual posters that explain the signs of gender-based violence and list free hotlines and services where survivors can get help.
Personality
Personality
Combating the rising price of auto insurance in New York
In a fireside chat, Kathryn Wylde talks about why rates are so high and how legislators can help lower them.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Aber Kawas is not concerned about splitting the progressive vote
An interview with the Assembly District 34 candidate
Special Reports
Policy
New York’s transit system is on a comeback, but the feds loom large
Congestion pricing is raising new funds despite multiple challenges for the MTA.
Personality
Personality
Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t
Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: FDR, DJT and ZKM
Can admiration for the architect of the New Deal unite President Donald J. Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran K. Mamdani?
News & Politics
Politics
DSA recommends against endorsing Ossé’s congressional bid
City Council Member Chi Ossé’s planned primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now on life support.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: The party’s over at Gracie Mansion
We regret to inform you, but New York City Mayor Eric Adams is not having a holiday celebration for reporters this year.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani and Trump, affectionately, meet face to face
Just two populist New Yorkers with massive charisma and opposing agendas who seem to get along famously.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: I am New York City’s doctor. This is how we treat chronic disease.
New Yorkers are getting sick of health inequity – literally.
News & Politics
Politics
Council members call for investigation into Brooklyn Defender Services
The union representing public defenders has accused Brooklyn Defender Services of attempted union-busting.
Opinion
Opinion