New York City
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The pandemic proved free buses are worth exploring
Removing the fare box makes this transportation option an even more vital service for New Yorkers.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NYC’s ‘Right to Counsel’ program in dire need of funding life raft
Provider staffing shortages have left people alone to navigate housing court.
Education
Politics
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
Heard Around Town
Policy
New York City Council progressives call for rent freeze
The Rent Guidelines Board is set to consider another year of price hikes on rent stabilized apartments.
Policy
Policy
NYC health chief warns of “shorter, less healthy lives” without action
A recent report found that average life expectancy declined 4.6 years between 2019 and 2020. But Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said that COVID-19 wasn’t the only driver of those lost years.
Nonprofits
Policy
Adrienne Adams calls for pay parity and other support for nonprofits
The New York City Council speaker kicked off a gathering of nonprofit professionals and government leaders to discuss bold new ideas for the sector.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Adams shouldn’t cut housing agency budgets, advocates say
Developers and homeless service providers united against the New York City mayor’s budget cut plans.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Adrienne Adams calls for pay parity and other support for nonprofits
The New York City Council speaker kicked off a gathering of nonprofit professionals and government leaders to discuss bold new ideas for the sector.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support
The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Schools names smaller class size working group
A City Council member, budget wonks, parents and more will be talking about the hotly debated legislation passed last year.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Donald Glover makes surprise visit to Good Shepherd Services graduation
The actor, comedian and rapper surprised all at the nonprofit’s Mentored Internship Program ceremony
Heard Around Town
Politics
Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
Real Estate
Personality
Durst on commercial and residential real estate development’s future, post-COVID-19
The developer discusses housing and sustainable, green construction in an interview with City & State.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
De Blasio slams Florida in online debate
'The future, unfortunately, is not bright for Florida,' the former mayor said, regarding climate change.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We can’t give up on closing Rikers
The city can still close the jail by 2027 if it invests in alternatives to incarceration and supportive housing.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Set aside 1% of school funding for arts education
As New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls for fiscal discipline, art and music classes should be preserved – especially for underserved students.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Al Sharpton won’t let David Dinkins’ fate happen to Eric Adams
The mayor appeared on a panel with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the National Action Network convention.
Policy
Policy
NYPD may be violating police surveillance transparency law
The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD said that the department’s interpretation of the law is ‘contrary to the intent of the POST Act.’
Policy
Policy