Transportation
Policy
New York’s slow progress moving to EVs highlights obstacles cities face
While the city has struggled to build public chargers for electric vehicles, it has made strides in electrifying its own fleet.
Heard Around Town
Politics
City Council District 2 candidate rakes in over $26k in donations
Community Board 3 Chair Andrea Gordillo is getting a head start in what promises to be a competitive primary for the open seat.
News & Politics
Politics
AOC endorses former campaign staffer Jonathan Soto
Soto is the first local candidate that the congresswoman has endorsed this cycle.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Mayor Adams touts tech solutions at Smart City Expo
Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer also previewed a new RFP process that will give the private sector greater input on government projects.
Policy
Policy
Business zoning overhaul approved by key City Council committee
The City of Yes for Economic Opportunity will move forward with a few modifications.
New York City
Opinion
Commentary: New York City’s procurement system is not beyond fixing
ContractStat is a new tool to highlight problems like late payments and unregistered contracts.
Budget
Policy
Library leaders warn of branch closures if mayor’s budget cuts aren’t reversed
The presidents of the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Public Library said the planned $58.3 million budget cut would lead to severe staff shortages.
Personality
Personality
The guest list for the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit in NYC
Didn’t have time to read the full description of the event, but surely many prominent rats will be in attendance.
New York City
Policy
New data: Demand for IDNYC cards increased during migrant influx
Asylum-seekers had been struggling to get appointments, but that shortage has begun to ease in recent weeks.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Epstein to declare run for Council
The Assembly member is seeking to represent District 2 with endorsements from former Council members Margarita Lopez and Rosie Mendez, local leaders and tenant association presidents.
Eric Adams
Personality
Eric Adams objects to scrutiny from the ‘word police’
They’ve kept an eye on everything the mayor has said during his two years in office.
Heard Around Town
Politics
David Banks gets compliments from City Council on his performance in DC
The schools chancellor “did us proud,” one progressive said.
Protests
Politics
Tracking campus protests in New York
The “Gaza solidarity encampment” at Columbia university inspired similar pro-Palestinian demonstrations at campuses across the country. Here’s where they are in New York.
Education
Policy
City Council, Adams admin spar over early childhood education cuts
The program is more popular than ever – and it’s facing a $170 million budget reduction.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Will Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright start a political dynasty or trigger a rebellion?
Wright’s son is running to represent the 70th Assembly District, and the primary election could become a proxy battle for Wright’s rivals in the county party.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams’ message to challengers: ‘Don’t worry about me’
The mayor defended his record against criticism from primary opponent state Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
Education
Exclusive
Policy
Adams administration abandoned school desegregation measures, NYU report finds
The report found that Mayor Eric Adams has reversed many of his predecessor’s policies aimed at racial integration of public schools.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: José Bayona takes a break from politics
He was a key player on Eric Adams’ first mayoral campaign who rose to become one of the highest ranking Latinos in city government.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics