Heard Around Town
Politics
Jessica Tisch led City Cleanup Corps before sanitation appointment
The department’s new commissioner went to work for the city program after she stepped down as chief information officer in January.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Velázquez, Reynoso endorse reformist district leaders in yet another strike at the Brooklyn Democratic Party
The member of Congress and Brooklyn borough president called on party boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn to resign last year.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Ramos DeBarros raises more than past progressive winners – but lags behind Rose
A look at the fundraising in Staten Island’s 11th Congressional District primary.
Politics
Politics
Why Queens Assembly Member Brian Barnwell isn’t seeking reelection
He’s tired of politics and mad that bail reform didn’t go farther – and now his allies have picked former COS Steven Raga for the ballot
New York State
Politics
Who will Hochul appoint as lieutenant governor?
Inside the governor’s search for her new No. 2 – who probably can’t serve for long.
New York City
Politics
Hochul warns of ‘active shooter situation’ after 10 shot on subway, suspect at large
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail will be bolstered after videos of “concern” may have been posted by a person of interest in the case
NYPD
Policy
NYPD officers are supposed to be fired for lying. They aren’t.
A report from LatinoJustice found that of the 181 New York City Police Department officers who were found to have lied to police watchdogs over the last decade, not one was fired.
Politics
A special election is expected to fill N. Nick Perry’s Assembly seat
The race could feature a revived Brooklyn rivalry – plus possible mayoral involvement.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York City workers keep throwing out homeless people’s belongings
The Sanitation Department said ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,’ but homeless advocates called the policy garbage.
Heard Around Town
Politics
6 in 10 NYC residents say life would be better outside the city
A new Fontas Advisors and Core Decision Analytics poll also suggests Mayor Eric Adams’ crime policies have widespread support.
Homelessness
Politics
New York City workers keep throwing out homeless people’s belongings
The Sanitation Department said ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,’ but homeless advocates called the policy garbage.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Elections officials say keep on petitioning, despite ruling tossing the maps
Petitions are still due next week, pending appeal to keep the new district maps.
Education
Policy
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams wants New Yorkers to finish their college degrees
She said ‘keep your eyes on the council,’ promising to hold Eric Adams’ administration accountable.
Politics
Politics
Stringer has turned on onetime allies who rescinded their endorsements
The former mayoral candidate is rooting against his old friends’ campaigns.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams, Mayor of Fun, exempts fun jobs from COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Eric Adams lifted the vaccine mandate for athletes and performers, because it’s Fun to see them win – and good for the economy too.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsing Keron Alleyne for Assembly, DSA is teaming up with the Barrons
The Brooklynite is a late addition to the DSA slate, but he might need more than that sought after endorsement to beat incumbent Nikki Lucas.
Politics
Brian Cunningham wins Assembly special election in Brooklyn
It was also a win for the Brooklyn Democratic Party and boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn against her detractors.
Personality
Personality
New York is suing New Jersey. What else should we sue for?
It’s time to right some historical wrongs – like who really owns the bagel crown.
New York City
Politics
Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election
Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.
New York City
Politics