Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Meet New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
The Queens lawmaker wasn’t Mayor Eric Adams’ first choice, but she made history anyway.
Criminal Justice
Policy
New council members denounce conditions at Rikers
After a visit to the deteriorating jails complex, new progressive council members decried the “dehumanization” at Rikers.
Homelessness
Politics
Hochul and Adams take tag-team approach to subway homelessness
The move to direct more cops to the subway system has already raised some eyebrows.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams elected first Black City Council speaker
Former speaker candidates Keith Powers and Diana Ayala were named to leadership positions at the council’s first meeting.
Policy
Eric Adams’ COVID-19 plan keeps private sector vaccine mandate in place
The New York City mayor-elect stressed continuity – and better communication with city businesses.
New York City
Politics
Could Eric Adams’ new tech chief bring NYC out of the dark ages?
Matthew Fraser will serve as chief technology officer, a new position that seems set to carry expanded authority.
Politics
Politics
Will 15-minute delivery do to bodegas what ride-hailing apps did to the taxi industry?
Manhattan Borough President and Council Member-elect Gale Brewer said oversight of the rapidly growing ultrafast delivery industry is needed to prevent that scenario.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams declares victory in the City Council speaker race
With 33 pledged supporters, Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ embrace and opponent Francisco Moya’s concession, Adrienne Adams has secured the speakership.
New York City
Politics
SoHo/NoHo rezoning, gas ban and more passed by City Council
At the last stated meeting of the year, the New York City Council passed several major bills. Here’s the rundown.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams wants to “Get Stuff Done.” What stuff?
A close look at the core objectives among his endless policy ideas, as the mayor-elect enters his first year in office.
New York City
Politics
The CCRB just got a little more powerful
A bill passed by the City Council will allow the police watchdog to initiate its own investigations.
New York State
Politics
In Eric Adams’ administration, cryptocurrency industry sees an opening
With regulatory powers at the state and federal levels, engaging other levels of government remains a challenge.
New York City
Politics
NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next.
As the City Council passed a historic voting rights bill, its advocates are looking to ensure its successful implementation.
New York City
Politics
21 in ’21, others, blast Eric Adams’ support for male speaker candidate
As the City Council speaker race reaches its final leg, some lament the lack of a female finalist.
Education
Policy
Can David Banks lead NYC schools out of the pandemic?
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams is set to announce David Banks as his pick for Schools Chancellor on Thursday.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 New York City general election results
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York, and Republicans did better than expected.
New York City
Politics
Progressive groups say GOP members shouldn’t choose the NYC Council speaker
The new five member Republican caucus is expected to be influential in the vote – and possibly decisive. Ten organizations want to prevent that.
Technology
Policy
5 ways Eric Adams could revamp how NYC uses tech
Adams has championed New York City as a home for tech companies. Can he make his own city’s technology work?
Ask the Experts
Policy
New York City is set for a major expansion of voting rights. Here’s what you need to know.
The City Council will vote next month on a bill that would allow more than 800,000 immigrants to vote in municipal elections.
Campaign Confidential
Politics