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.
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
Hochul and legislative leaders consider changes to discovery reform, worrying public defenders
As state budget negotiations continue, state leaders are rumored to be considering relaxing requirements for prosecutors to turn over evidence quickly.
Policy
Policy
New York receives hefty Juul settlement
State Attorney General Letitia James announced the $112.7 million settlement from the e-cigarette company for misleading marketing that contributed to the youth vaping
Policy
Policy
‘We needed a maestro:’ after months long search, New York City has found its rat czar
Kathleen Corradi has been going after rodents since she was 10. Her work is about to get even bigger.
Policy
Policy
‘Not in New York, not now – not ever.’ Hochul announces abortion pill stockpile after Texas ruling
After the Texas ruling to stop the use of mifepristone sent shockwaves across the nation, the governor joined Planned Parenthood to announce a stockpile of another abortion drug in the state.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Adrienne Adams must bring bill to end home care workers' 24-Hour workday to a vote
What good is a women-majority City Council that won’t protect the lives of immigrant women of color?
Policy
Policy
Robot police dogs are back, under Eric Adams
The mayor is reintroducing ‘Digidogs,’ among other new technologies for the NYPD
Policy
Policy
Surprise, I bet you thought you’d seen the last of redistricting
Democrats want to redraw the state’s congressional districts yet again, and a Court of Appeals led by future chief judge Rowan Wilson may give them the chance.
Policy
Policy
Neighborhood violence has caused a jump in weapons seizures at New York City schools
Students are carrying weapons to protect themselves on the way to school.
Policy
Policy
New York City school safety officers date back nearly 70 years
There’s a long history of police patrolling the city’s schools.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York must pass the Access to Representation Act for immigrants facing deportation
The legislation would ensure migrants have a right to a lawyer when appearing before an immigration court.
Policy
Policy
Class action suit filed against state correction department for violating solitary confinement laws
Lawyers accuse the department of not upholding the 2021 bill placing strict restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for incarcerated people.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: How walkable streets strengthen New York's neighborhoods
Prioritizing pedestrians improves public health and makes cities more resilient.
Policy
Policy
On Broadway, New York City’s slow march toward pedestrian-focused streets
Can Mayor Eric Adams match the cityscape legacy of former Mayor Mike Bloomberg?
New York City
Policy
Which areas in NYC could turn into pedestrian plazas?
From Cooper Square to Wall Street – experts say cars could, and should, go.
Policy
Policy
Will dyslexia screening be Eric Adams’ signature issue?
It’s a top goal, and a personal one. But parts of his agenda, like a screening program at Rikers, are nowhere to be seen.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers decry bail reform rollbacks at Rikers Island surprise visit
While the governor and legislative leaders tussle over bail reform rollbacks in the state budget, lawmakers argue changes will worsen conditions at the jail complex.
Policy
Policy
Just like that a proposal to roll back NY’s climate law got nixed
Almost as soon as news broke that the governor was considering allowing more emissions, she reversed course in negotiations.
Policy
Policy