News & Politics
Politics
Key council committee approves five-year permit for Madison Square Garden
James Dolan gets five-year extension of Madison Square Garden’s special operating permit – one forever short of what he asked for.
News & Politics
Politics
Ari Kagan outraises Justin Brannan in most recent campaign finance reporting period
The born-again Republican still has a lot of catching up to do after spending much of his war chest on a primary challenge.
Transportation
Policy
Round-the-clock speed cameras improve safety in a city that never sleeps
New York City saw a 25% drop in traffic deaths and a 30% decrease in tickets issued after state lawmakers let it operate their speed cameras on nights and weekends.
Personality
Personality
Sherif Soliman discusses the mayor’s Albany wish list
A Q&A with Eric Adams’ chief policy and delivery officer on housing progress and more.
Personality
Personality
Rana Abdelhamid fosters self-defense instruction among MENA women
Plus, the former congressional candidate would be open to running for office again.
News & Politics
Politics
Inside DSA deliberations on Juan Ardila’s Assembly seat
An endorsement forum is expected next month that could have a major influence on the primary race to oust the incumbent.
New York State
Politics
The fight to recognize the MENA identity
New York considers Middle Eastern and North African individuals to be white. A new bill would change that.
New York City
Politics
The politics of visiting Israel aren’t stuck in the ’90s
New York’s Arab population has grown since then and has begun to assert its political influence.
Politics
Politics
Brooklyn Democrats appear alongside Curtis Sliwa at rally against migrant shelter
State Sen. Roxanne Persaud warned the proposed shelter could expose asylum-seekers to unsafe conditions, while Sliwa railed against “illegal aliens.”
Personality
Personality
Eric Adams motivates New York in his own weird way
These posters highlight the mayor’s public persona.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The right to shelter makes New York stronger
Undermining the right to shelter in order to avoid housing asylum-seekers would be a betrayal of our city’s values and leave us all worse off.
Heard Around Town
Politics
How much does it cost to run New York City for one day?
Putting city costs into perspective.
Politics
Politics
The highly visible alliance between Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar and Mayor Eric Adams
They share a birthday, an overlapping voter base and a 24/7 approach to being a politician.
NYPD
Policy
Advocates rally for ‘How Many Stops’ act
The bill comes amidst a 40% increase in police misconduct
Policy
Policy
Dying man’s cries for help at Rikers Island went unheeded, fellow detainees say
Two people in the same unit recalled how jail guards failed to respond to Donny Ubiera’s fight for his life.
Disability
Policy
Report: Just a third of NYC schools are ADA compliant
People with physical disabilities are unable to access a single classroom at 40% of schools.
Commentary
Opinion
Commentary: The newspaper war that will shape the 2025 mayoral election
The New York Times and New York Post are the last two newspapers in the city with the power to move votes. Their coverage of Eric Adams could make all the difference.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Rikers is richly staffed. Without a plan to rightsize, it will cost us dearly.
New York City currently employs more correction officers per incarcerated person than any other city.
Policy
Policy
Rosie Perez and cat-loving influencer Jackson Galaxy join Brooklyn electeds in effort to reduce the borough's feral cat population
The celebrities helped City Council Members Justin Brannan and Farah Louis highlight a new nonprofit veterinary clinic offering affordable spaying and neutering for kitties.
Editor's Note
Opinion