Technology
Politics
‘Not a cyber attack’: NYC officials project calm amid CrowdStrike outage
“Our infrastructure and emergency operations – they’re all in place,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
News & Politics
Politics
Susan Zhuang cop-biting incident highlights deep divides among southern Brooklyn Democrats
The council member was welcomed to a packed press conference like a hero on Thursday – but many of her colleagues have gleefully mocked her.
News & Politics
Politics
Zellnor Myrie wants to represent New York City. First, the city has to meet him.
The state senator from Central Brooklyn is trying to carve out the competency lane in his uphill battle to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in 2025.
Policy
Policy
Adams and Adams shake on $112.4 billion FY 25 budget that reverses some deeply unpopular cuts
“Adams and Adams United is here to say we have a deal,” Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday.
NYPD
Politics
NYPD officer database had security flaws that could have let hackers covertly modify officer data
The NYPD said no officer data was ever compromised, but it’s unknown how long the vulnerability existed.
Politics
Politics
Ron Kim declares victory in acrimonious Assembly reelection bid
“Ron has been an unabashed leader on progressive issues – and he has never left public safety as his No. 1 priority,” state Sen. John Liu said at his victory party.
Budget
Politics
State lawmakers jump into NYC budget fight
Roughly 20 state lawmakers called on the Adams administration to prioritize affordability ahead of looming city budget deadline.
News & Politics
Politics
Brooklyn Museum director not the only prominent New Yorker targeted with vandalism
Several elected officials have seen their offices vandalized with red paint over the Israel-Hamas war.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams not interested in ‘cheap shots’ at Andrew Cuomo
Asked about his “possible primary opponent” and his testimony in Washington, the mayor demurred.
Politics
Politics
Potential mayoral challengers weigh in on council bill to expand power over appointments
The City Council was set to vote on the legislation Thursday.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records
The verdict in the criminal case against Trump marks a victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
NYPD
Policy
Inspector general: Digidog dodged disclosures
A report found that the NYPD is still not complying with a four-year old surveillance technology oversight law.
Policy
Policy
Where could there be a new casino in NYC?
Proposals have popped up in every borough – and outside the city.
New York City
Politics
Tensions between City Hall and the City Council spill into full view
Behind the scenes, both sides had their own explanations for whether an official invitation to testify was given to the Adams administration.
Transportation
Policy
Congestion pricing is (probably) a month away. Is New York City ready?
Advocates say transit improvements and strong public reporting will make congestion pricing a success, and maybe even win over skeptics. That is, assuming New York acts fast.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Council passes bills to fortify parking garage safety
The legislation follows a Lower Manhattan collapse that killed one person and injured five others last year.
New York City Council
Policy
Speaker Adams and Mayor Adams clash over City Council oversight of City Hall
The Council speaker is advancing legislation to give the council veto power over some mayoral appointments, but the mayor's newly-announced Charter Revision Commission could delay that.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Mayor Adams touts tech solutions at Smart City Expo
Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer also previewed a new RFP process that will give the private sector greater input on government projects.
Policy
Policy
Business zoning overhaul approved by key City Council committee
The City of Yes for Economic Opportunity will move forward with a few modifications.
Celebs
Personality