Rafael Espinal
New York State
What you need to know about the Legislature’s e-bike agreement
The debate over legalizing electric bikes and scooters on New York streets may soon come to a close. With a vote on the amended bill expected to come Wednesday, here are the most important provisions and the bill’s prospects for passing.
Zellnor Myrie
A new generation of progressive pols
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hardly stands alone as a fast-rising non-white progressive New York elected official. From new state senators to the New York City public advocate and the City Council, a new generation is taking the reins.
New York City
What’s next for e-bikes?
State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic introduced legislation on Tuesday that would benefit delivery workers by legalizing e-bikes and e-scooters, but opponents have raised concerns about safety and street clutter.
Jumaane Williams
A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates
Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats
New York City
Jumaane Williams wins public advocate race, Eric Ulrich finishes second
Tracking the outcome of New York City's Feb. 26 public advocate special election to replace Letitia James.
congestion pricing
De Blasio endorsed congestion pricing. Now what?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are finally aligned on congestion pricing, but a few unanswered questions remain for congestion pricing’s future.
Michael Blake
The endorsements for NYC public advocate candidates
Who has endorsed whom in the New York City public advocate special election? With candidates running on their own lines, recommendations may play a larger role.
New York City
Who’s trending in the NYC public advocate’s race?
A look at which New York City public advocate candidate got the biggest post-debate bump this week.
New York City
Fact-checking the second NYC public advocate debate
Evaluating the debate claims of the leading candidates in the New York City public advocate's race.
Jumaane Williams
Public advocate candidates blitz de Blasio and Amazon, draw distinctions
Takeaways from the second official New York City public advocate debate ahead of the Feb. 26 special election.
New York City
Who DOESN'T want to be mayor?
The candidates for New York City Public Advocate are trying to convince us they're not running for mayor.
New York City
Public advocate candidates debate tech
Animosity towards Amazon in the New York City Public Advocate debate doesn't mean the candidates are hostile to tech.
Melissa Mark-Viverito
Amazon is the new Trump in first official public advocate debate
Amazon was the new Trump in the first official New York City public advocate debate.
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New York City
What to watch for in the public advocate debate
The New York City public advocate special election race has narrowed as candidates try to separate themselves in the first debate.
New York City
New York City should require green roofs
Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?
Justin Brannan
New York’s tattooed legislators
A new generation of tattooed New York lawmakers are showing off their skin art.
Jumaane Williams
Instant runoff voting would tame the overloaded public advocate race
A candidate in a crowded field can win with little actual support. Here’s how to fix it.
Technology
City Council shifts gears on e-bike legalization
New York City Council Transportation Committee convened to discuss the question of legalizing electric bikes and scooters.
Amazon
Amazon opponents bring in the big guns
New York and Seattle lawmakers, advocates, and Amazon workers gathered to rail against the company's HQ2 plans.
Robert Cornegy
