Budget
Opinion
Opinion: Budget cuts threaten meals for older adults
Mayor Eric Adams proposal to cut $12 million from the aging department couldn’t come at a worse time with record inflation and food insecurity.
New York City
Policy
Rikers officials chip away at transparency measures
The Department of Correction has not recently continued a practice of notifying the press of deaths in the city’s jails.
2023 elections
Politics
City Council Member Ari Kagan’s website was taken over by porn for two years
It’s a dead link now, but for a while it was a risky click.
Labor
Policy
Why can’t New York City fill vacancies? Council bill would ask departing employees
New City Council data shows the Department of Small Business Services, Department of Buildings and Department of Investigation with highest vacancy rates.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want 'reasonable justification' for firing
Principles in legislation from City Council Member Tiffany Cabán to end at-will employment were popular, according to a poll from progressive firm Data for Progress.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Cuts to programming that helps people incarcerated at Rikers Island are shortsighted
The Department of Correction wants to eliminate $17 million in jail-based programs
2023 elections
Politics
Why super PACs may have even more influence in City Council primaries
And other things to know from the latest campaign finance filings.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: MTA subway barriers can at least improve a rider’s perception of safety
It may not guarantee safety, but a design that people can stand behind, lean on or grab can still help them feel safe.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Cuts to programming that helps people incarcerated at Rikers Island are shortsighted
The Department of Correction wants to eliminate $17 million in jail-based programs
Housing
Policy
Adams administration makes last push for housing bills
New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz met with Albany lawmakers hoping to win their support before the end of session.
Personality
Personality
4 things to know about Ana Almanzar, NYC’s new deputy mayor for strategic initiatives
The nonprofit executive is a Cuomo alum.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Delays in tree prunings tell the story of an underfunded NYC Parks Department
Tree prunings have slowed, and department cuts do not bode well for the maintenance programs.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Hells Angels lawyer goes to bat for Marjorie Velázquez
The City Council member didn’t roll out the red carpet, but is getting some help from the Bronx Democratic Party.
New York City
Politics
Jessica Ramos on halting Steve Cohen’s Queens casino plan
The Queens state senator is also working on her remaining legislative priorities, like protecting against wage theft.
2023 elections
Politics
The WFP endorses a challenger to City Council Member Darlene Mealy
Isis McIntosh Green is getting late support from the progressive third party.
2023 elections
Politics
Why isn’t the GOP trying to unseat the remaining Democrats on Staten Island?
District Attorney Michael McMahon will skate to another term without a primary or general election challenge.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: I’ve been homeless and incarcerated. Eric Adams wants to cut services that help people like me.
Services to help people get housing and reenter society after incarceration should take precedence over maintaining the NYPD budget.
Policy
Policy
City Hall budget officials clash with City Council members at final hearing
New York City Budget Director Jacques Jiha faced spirited questioning from City Council members as they argued cuts will harm city services.
Personality
Personality
