Criminal Justice
Policy
What’s next for the police reform movement
While NYC has quieted down, activists are gearing up for their next big fights.
New York City
Politics
Rochester police chief fired and NYC schools delayed again
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Industry City and the future of member deference
The fate of the rezoning in Brooklyn may have a lasting impact on New York City’s land use decisions.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New report lays out state budget actions for climate change
Environmentalists and budget hawks target tax exemptions and reimbursements to local governments.
New York City
Politics
Rochester upheaval continues and indoor dining returns in NYC
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Policy
Rochester’s headstart on police reforms
Before Daniel Prude’s death, Rochester overhauled its police oversight board to give it significantly more power.
New York City
Personality
Alejandra Caraballo, transgender trailblazer, eyes City Council run
A Q&A with the Brooklyn lawyer and community board member on her campaign for Laurie Cumbo’s seat.
New York City
Politics
Rochester police killing sparks outrage and Trump threatens New York City
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
Police brutality is prevalent statewide in NY
New York City has no monopoly on alleged police misconduct and systemic racism in law enforcement.
New York State
Policy
Will essential workers have enough PPE for a second wave?
Mixed messages and flimsy regulations could leave nurses and others defenseless again.
New York City
Policy
How New York City might avoid 22,000 layoffs
De Blasio says long-term borrowing and union concessions are needed, but some experts and elected officials think there are other options.
MTA
Politics
The MTA’s doomsday scenario and NYC reexamines chokehold law
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Why Reps. Stefanik and Zeldin spoke to the RNC
Some NY GOP congress members see Trump as advantageous in their district.
New York State
Politics
The other voting option for November
Early voting provides an alternative to New Yorkers weary of both absentee ballots and voting in person on Election Day
Education
Policy
New York City falls short on special education planning
Plans for schooling in a pandemic is hard, but mistakes with special education can have dire consequences.
New York City
Politics
Malatras to lead SUNY, teachers threaten strike and prepping for a pandemic presidential election
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Manhattan district attorney 2021 Democratic primary candidates
There are nine challengers to Cyrus Vance Jr., but will the incumbent run for reelection?
New York State
Personality
New York’s new top education official on reopening schools
Interim Education Commissioner Betty Rosa talks about her new role and how to adapt to the coronavirus era.
New York State
Politics
