Personality

Personality

Building bridges in the Bronx

Nathalia Fernandez wants to mend a divided borough as Bronx beep.

Education

Policy

Can NYC make outdoor learning work?

Mayor Bill de Blasio may be allowing schools to teach in streets and parks, but it’s unclear how outdoor classes could be set up.

New York City

Policy

NY quarantine doesn’t apply to VMA celebs

In the latest instance of COVID inequality, performers at MTV award show get special treatment.

New York City

Policy

NYPD commissioners received civilian complaints

Before acceding to the top job, Dermot Shea and James O’Neill were each accused of misconduct.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

Lawmakers express horror at planned EMS layoffs

Without more funding, the city says it will be forced to fire 400 first responders.

Housing

Policy

NYC’s plan to move homeless people back into shelters

Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement, it’s unclear what the city will do to help homeless New Yorkers.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

State evaluates bill that would require hiring more nurses

A new Health Department report said it could be too costly to implement for some hospitals and nursing homes.

New York State

Policy

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie takes on the rise in gun violence

The Brooklyn lawmaker wants to hold gun manufacturers accountable with a proposed change to the state’s criminal nuisance law.

New York City

Politics

The end of the Bronx boys’ club

Female insurgents have the potential to completely reshape the foundation of the borough’s politics.

New York City

Personality

Chi Ossé, the activist candidate

New York City’s marches and protests against police brutality invigorated the 22-year-old candidate.

Donald Trump

Politics

Citing NY, Trump floats delaying presidential election

The president claimed recent failures show absentee ballots are an ineffective and “fraudulent” way to conduct elections.

Donald Trump

Politics

Trump’s attorneys try a new stalling tactic

President Donald Trump’s lawyers ask a federal judge to bar Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance from acquiring his taxes.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

COVID-19 testing delays require federal action

Experts say a national program to increase the supply of materials is needed.

Education

Policy

Can NYC schools safely reopen in the fall?

Health experts say major school renovations and more robust coronavirus testing would likely be needed.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

DSA candidates get out the stay-at-home votes

Breaking with history, mail-in ballots delivered big wins for progressives.

NYPD

Policy

NYPD disciplinary records put in quarantine

A federal judge temporarily blocked their release until mid-August.

New York City

Politics

Trump threatens to send federal agents to NYC

The city and state have already threatened legal action should agents be deployed to the city.

New York State

Politics

NY’s Indigenous rights bolstered by Supreme Court ruling

The state may be forced to contend with broader land rights and sovereignty for Native American tribes.

New York State

Personality

Howie Hawkins’ Green Party dream

The Syracuse resident talks to City & State about his presidential campaign and his hopes for the Green Party.