Policy
Policy
City employees are eyeing the exits as Adams insists on in-person work
The mayor has been adamant that workers come into their offices full time. But municipal employees looking for remote work flexibility warn of a morale crisis and service slowdowns.
New York City
Politics
City Council aides could see higher salaries in new budget
The governing body passed its own budget on Thursday with a 24% increase in funding.
New York City
Policy
What we know about the future of mask, vaccine and other COVID-19 mandates in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams is lifting the school mask mandate and Key to NYC vaccine requirement, but released a new system for putting restrictions in place during future surges.
Education
Policy
David Banks lays out vision for expanding remote learning
The New York City schools chancellor also spoke about prioritizing literacy, expanding career training and eliminating waste in a wide-ranging address.
Health Care
Policy
Is New York City ready to relax COVID-19 safety measures?
As New York City eases some of its COVID-19 protection measures, health experts and lawmakers look to prepare for future waves.
New York State
Politics
What makes New York vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks?
The federal government has urged local governments and private businesses across the country to step up cybersecurity measures.
Policy
Policy
A new City Council eyes its first budget
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is following through on a promise of fiscal discipline, but cuts are never easy. And he needs the City Council on board.
New York City Council
Policy
City Council takes step to making open restaurants permanent
A zoning amendment called a “first step” in the process passed easily in the City Council on Thursday.
New York State
Policy
‘Real crisis’: Adams and Hochul announce cybersecurity defense program
State and city leaders unveil joint cybersecurity command center.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Is this the year for gig workers in Albany?
We asked experts whether state lawmakers could expand the rights of ride-hailing and delivery drivers after falling short last year.
New York State
Politics
New York’s new unionization movement
Starbucks, newsrooms and farms are some of the places where organizing is beginning to take hold.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Jason Myles Clark steps in to lead Tech:NYC
The new executive director talked about workforce development and championing the city’s tech sector.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams presents his $98.5 billion budget
The mayor emphasized fiscal discipline in his first preliminary budget – but it’s still pretty huge.
Ask the Experts
Policy
How can New Yorkers return to the office safely?
Workplace health experts weighed in on the best practices companies should be taking to protect in-person employees.
New York City
Policy
What is Midtown’s post-pandemic recovery playbook?
It probably won’t look quite like lower Manhattan’s post-9/11 plan to create a well-rounded neighborhood.
New York City
Politics
Jessica Tisch fined by conflicts of interest board
The former DoITT commissioner has said that she wants to stay in government service.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Can Bitcoin mining become a campaign issue?
Jumaane Williams is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to put a stop to proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kamillah Hanks is ‘encouraged’ by mayor’s safety plan
The chair of the New York City Council’s public safety committee said there’s still a lot to be considered about the mayor’s gun violence blueprint.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams is on Signal
Government officials have come under heat for using the app, which can flout record-keeping laws.
Criminal Justice
Policy