New York City
Policy
In NYC, drones fly in a legal limbo
They’re illegal – and everywhere. Will the ban ever be lifted?
New York City
Politics
Katz, Williams and the rest of the Democrats win in NYC
Republicans barely even put up a fight on Tuesday.
New York City
Policy
Five things to know about Dermot Shea, the new NYPD commissioner
He has a lot in common with his predecessor.
New York City
Politics
Reports: NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning
NYC’s top cop since 2016 will be joining the private sector. Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will be taking over.
New York City
Politics
Commercial waste zones, by the numbers
The private garbage industry is dangerous. NYC just passed laws to fix that.
New York State
Politics
DAs trained how to keep people in jail despite new bail law
Critics say presentation offers tips “on how to subvert the law.”
New York City
Politics
Andy King suspended from City Council for ethics violations
Twelve members voted for him to be expelled instead.
New York State
Policy
New York has the MWBE program. What about gay business owners?
Lawmakers are pushing to get more contracts to LGBT-owned businesses.
New York City
Politics
Unprecedented suspension from New York City Council likely for Andy King
The Bronx Democrat is accused of harassing and retaliating against staffers.
Politics
The votes against NYC’s new jails
The City Council has a plan to close Rikers. These 14 voted no.
New York State
Policy
A guide to 50-a, the most contentious state law on the books
Legislators are pushing for transparent police records. The Police Benevolent Association argues that puts officers at risk.
New York City
Policy
By the numbers: New York City’s plan to close Rikers
It’s a major overhaul, here’s the breakdown in dollars and square feet.
New York City
Politics
Ritchie Torres outraises the field in South Bronx congressional race
Mark-Viverito receiving real estate-adjacent money.
New York City
Politics
City Councilman Fernando Cabrera is challenging AOC
The centrist Bronx pastor is running in the Democratic primary.
New York City
Policy
Amid record low crime rates, SBA imagines a lawless hellscape
Why isn’t the sergeants union trying to take credit for New York City’s safety?
New York State
Personality
The black, gay Harvard grad taking on Nita Lowey
Mondaire Jones says the Hudson Valley congresswoman isn’t a fighter.
New York City
Politics
No New Jails now has AOC on board, but opponents see a fatal flaw
The prison abolitionists would keep people incarcerated in certain jails, for now.
New York City
Policy
Unions talk trash as city nears waste zone deal
The two biggest unions in commercial waste hauling have never gotten along.
New York City
Politics