Policy

New York City will cut some of its 21,000 vacant government positions

As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy

A ‘missed opportunity’ in using data for New York City social services, report says

A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.

  • By Annie McDonough

New York City

A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island

A federal judge ruled New York City will continue to control Rikers Island – for now.

  • By Kimberly Gonzalez, Sahalie Donaldson and Sara Dorn

Policy

Bill looks to improve housing assignments for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex people in New York City jails

The legislation sponsored by City Council Member Keith Powers is aimed at giving some of the most vulnerable people in custody more say in securing housing that aligns with their gender identity.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy

Brock Pierce wants to educate New York lawmakers about crypto

The crypto entrepreneur and billionaire said he’s steeped in New York politics and legislation – including a proposed moratorium on Bitcoin mining.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy

Future of New York City transit network topic of City & State’s 2022 Transportation Summit

Key issues discussed at the event included technology, safety and the push towards electrification

  • By Phenix Kim

Policy

Opinion: ULURP shouldn’t be taken for granted

New York City Council Members should have the goal of saying “yes” to developers going through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and affordable housing is at stake.

  • By Austin Celestin

Policy

New York City’s budget just grew to $104 billion. Here’s what you need to know.

Mayor Eric Adams told agencies to find 3% savings across the board and (nearly) all of them did.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy

E-bike battery fires spike spurs New York City Council to rethink regulation

Lawmakers reconsidered how to best maintain safety without hurting disadvantaged workers' livelihoods.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy

New York City is down about 21,000 government workers

A new report from the state comptroller’s office found that New York City municipal attrition continues to outpace hiring.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy

At Somos, New Yorkers weigh in on the Puerto Rican utility crisis

At two very different events, New York politicians discussed Luma Energy.

  • By Jeff Coltin

Policy

How NYC is supporting thousands of asylum-seeking children

Teachers, nonprofit workers and volunteers are mobilizing to help children adjust to a completely new environment.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Heard Around Town

New York City opens new emergency center for asylum-seekers in a Midtown hotel

While the tents at Randall’s Island remain far below capacity, the city is opening a new HERRC at the Hotel Wolcott in Manhattan.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy

Could tech workers do Peace Corps-like stints working for New York City too?

Announcing a new legal fellows program to help address a shortage of city lawyers, Mayor Eric Adams said he wants other industries to loan employees to government work.

  • By Annie McDonough
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Policy

Fleming, LaLota both promise to protect Social Security

In a forum hosted by City & State and AARP, both Long Island congressional candidates rejected a Republican proposal to sunset government programs.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy

The fossil fuel industry has worked hard opposing New York climate action

A new report details how energy companies have spent over $15 million in the past six years to lobby against green energy initiatives

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Editor's Note

Editor’s Note: ‘Trick-or-Streets’ received frightful and ill-timed pushback

While some New Yorkers are fed up with the city’s open streets program, their frustrations should have been kept out of a children’s night of fun and frights.

  • By Ralph R. Ortega

Policy

New York’s favorite new industry has a climate problem

Micron, the chip manufacturer pouring $100 billion into Central New York, has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, but details are thin on how the plant doing extremely energy intensive work will get there.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy

How is the NYC Racial Justice Commission using $5 million to promote the racial equity ballot proposals?

Failure of Democrat-backed ballot proposals last year is a reminder that voter support can’t be taken for granted.

  • By Erik Lazo

Policy

NYC chief housing officer: The era of YIMBY is here

Jessica Katz previewed Mayor Eric Adams’ housing agenda in Albany including a 421-a replacement, legalizing basement apartments.

  • By Jeff Coltin

Heard Around Town

Student homelessness grows in New York City, even as school enrollment declines

Some 104,000 students didn’t have stable housing last year, according to a report from Advocates for Children of New York

  • By Sahalie Donaldson