NYPD
Politics
Judge says fire Pantaleo, de Blasio’s debate and Cabán goes to court
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo's firing was recommended by a Judge for the death of Eric Garner, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a disappointing second debate and Tiffany Cabán heads to court over the Queens DA recount in This Week's Headlines.
MTA
Policy
Is DiNapoli doing enough to target MTA labor costs?
Budget watchdogs say New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli should more closely examine subway spending.
Technology
Policy
New York struggles to fill 20,000 cybersecurity jobs
A growing global cybersecurity workforce shortage could affect New York’s ability to fend off cyber attacks. One data tool shows that after Washington, D.C., the New York metro area has the largest absolute number of cybersecurity job openings – roughly 20,000.
New York State
Politics
Gillibrand, de Blasio come out swinging in second debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tried to stick out in a crowded field during the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates on Wednesday, clashing with out-of-state rivals and each other.
New York State
Personality
New York’s politically powerful pets
These four-legged friends are inspiring an animal-friendly New York.
New York State
Policy
New York’s wildest animal laws
If you live in New York City, you can’t own a ferret – and you certainly can’t give it a nose ring. Here are the wildest animal-related laws on the books in New York.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign contributions draw scrutiny
Recent reports on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fundraising from firms with business before state agencies have illustrated how legal campaign contributions can create a perception of conflict of interest.
New York State
Policy
James, other state AGs remain an obstacle for T-Mobile-Sprint merger
Long-delayed and controversial plans to merge mobile carriers T-Mobile and Sprint are still on hold.
New York State
Opinion
How animal rights is about humans, too
Why the ASPCA wants to keep pets and people together.
New York State
Politics
Trump and Sharpton’s Twitter beef has been stewing for decades
Things got heated after the president bashed Baltimore.
New York State
Policy
Clarke moves to ban facial recognition in public housing
The No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act builds on growing suspicion of technology like facial recognition and its flaws.
New York State
Personality
New York's top five fundraisers
It takes a lot of money to keep a political campaign alive.
New York State
Politics
Con Ed blacks out Brooklyn and Queens DA recount comes to a close
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Personality
Melissa Mark-Viverito on why Puerto Rico’s revolution isn’t over yet
The former New York City Council speaker talks about the island’s recent uprising and why she’ll never be silenced.
New York State
Politics
Why Rosselló’s resignation won’t quell Puerto Rico’s anger
The governor’s successor, Wanda Vázquez, is already facing serious resistance.
New York State
Opinion
Marianne Williamson’s philosophy is a New York phenomenon
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson’s philosophy is an authentic New York phenomenon - though hometown boosters should be warned that it isn’t anything to be particularly proud of, writes journalist Lindsay Beyerstein.
New York State
Politics