Housing
Politics
The City Council shot down Eric Adams’ veto on housing vouchers. Now what?
For the first time since the Bloomberg years, the council voted to override a mayoral veto. Council members said a package of bills expanding access to housing vouchers is a crucial step in addressing the housing crisis.
New York City
Policy
New York City likely to hire close to 18,000 teachers to meet state mandated lower class sizes: Report
The new staffing will cost between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion each year over the next five years, according to an analysis by the Independent Budget Office
New York City
Politics
NYC Council mocks Eric Adams’ housing op-ed with ‘annotated version’
The conflict over a package of City Council bills comes amid continually fraying relations between council leaders and City Hall and on the eve of a likely veto override.
Policy
Policy
City Council members, public advocate allege missteps in city’s response to air quality crisis
New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said the city did everything it should have to respond to “unprecedented” hazardous air quality last month.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Over 100,000 people are living in NYC’s shelter system
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom briefed reporters on the city’s ongoing response to the influx of migrants.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The New York City Council must override Adams' vetoes and increase housing voucher access
Significant policy reforms for addressing the homelessness crisis are at stake.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council primary election results
Tracking the most competitive races across the five boroughs
Policy
Policy
What you need to know about NYC retirees’ health care fight
A Manhattan judge temporarily blocked the city’s long pursued and controversial plan to switch city retirees to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan.
Homelessness
Politics
Eric Adams touts homelessness progress as veto battle brews with the City Council
The mayor said his action to expand rental assistance has helped hundreds of families. Meanwhile, the City Council prepares for a veto override to expand assistance further.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
ACS expands scholarship program to provider staff pursuing social work
The awards will go to for those pursuing a Master’s degree
Ethics
Breaking News
Politics
Six supporters of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign indicted
The accused allegedly ran a straw donor campaign to win influence in City Hall
New York City
Personality
You think this is hot?
Two climate experts weigh in on how New Yorkers can stay safe and healthy in our ever more scalding future
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Dick Ravitch deserves recognition at the new Penn Station
The reconstructed transit hub should include a train hall named after the former Metropolitan Transportation Authority chair and giant of public service
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Bill de Blasio’s online dating profile
The former mayor is now a former wife guy – and plans to date other people.
2023 elections
Politics
Tony Avella, Kristy Marmorato hold onto council primary leads with ranked choice voting
Both races set up competitive city council contests in November
Policy
Policy
New York City’s uphill battle to save manufacturing
After decades of job losses, maintaining the status quo will take a monumental effort and fresh ideas.
Policy
Policy
New York City Council adopts budget, but not without criticism
The City Council voted to adopt a $107 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 by a vote of 39-12, following difficult negotiations with Mayor Eric Adams.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Restoring cuts to NYCHA’s Vacant Unit Readiness Program
The Adams administration’s proposed cuts would have left thousands of NYCHA units vacant in the middle of a housing crisis.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams continues the Brad Lander digs at budget presser
The New York City mayor couldn’t help but go off script to shade the city comptroller for not going to Washington.
Heard Around Town
Politics