Technology
Policy
Is Elon Musk more flash than substance?
What we know and what we don’t know about Musk’s promises to help New York during the coronavirus crisis.
New York City
Politics
When will tourists return to New York?
NYC without selfie sticks is every New Yorker’s fantasy. It came true – and it hurts.
New York City
Policy
De Blasio gets heat for keeping city beaches closed
Yet another example of a policy split between City Hall and Albany, the discord on whether or not New York’s beaches are ready to reopen has prompted criticism from city and state lawmakers who say that if local beaches in the five boroughs aren’t open, New Yorkers will travel to the nearest open beach, causing the potential for overcrowding at a time when that’s the very thing to avoid.
New York City
Policy
What happens when you die in New York City?
Here’s why bodies have piled up in bags on trucks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo extends stay-at-home order for New York City, other regions
For parts of New York the "New York on PAUSE" order will remain in effect until at least May 28th.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
9 most expensive New York House primaries
AOC and her primary challengers are leading the pack, raising more than $9 million in total.
Education
Policy
Long-distance learning for the long haul
If New York schools do reopen this fall, it’s likely that remote learning will still play a major role.
MTA
Politics
NYC subway shutdown makes history, garners criticism
Reviews are in for the first planned overnight shutdown of the subways in 115 years.
New York State
Policy
Schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year
Cuomo finally gets behind de Blasio’s plan to keep schools shuttered.
Immigration
Policy
Will immigration policy be Trump’s leverage over New York?
Trump repeatedly turns to immigration policies as bargaining chips with New York.
Gun Control
Politics
What does SCOTUS’ Second Amendment case mean for New York?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s dismissal of a gun rights case in New York City is not the end of the fight.
Technology
Policy
NY knew its ancient unemployment system needed upgrades years ago
The state knew its tech needed upgrades years ago. Now New Yorkers are suffering.
Policy
Session may resume, with few details on voting technology
The state Legislature may reconvene, but it is unlikely to follow the New York City Council in voting-by-Zoom.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate
The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.
MTA
Personality
Sarah Feinberg is focused on the subway’s survival
The New York City Transit chief has hope for the system’s future. The challenge is getting there.
MTA
Policy
Congestion pricing is both a problem and solution for the MTA
Implementation will be difficult, but the transit agency desperately needs money.
New York City
Policy
How the City Council will go virtual
City lawmakers will meet and vote remotely on Wednesday.
MTA
Policy
The MTA was finally starting to improve service. Now what?
The coronavirus could derail all of the authority’s upgrades.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
If they can’t knock on doors, how do candidates get face time?
The coronavirus is making it even harder for challengers to break through.
New York State
Politics