Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Second time’s the charm for Suraj Patel?
Patel is neck-and-neck after election night with Rep. Carolyn Maloney after losing in 2018.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Chaos reigns in the pandemic primary
Confused poll workers are handing out the wrong ballots and others forced to vote in person.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here’s who’s to blame for Tuesday’s disenfranchisement
Many voters never got their absentee ballots. And it’s not just the boards of elections at fault.
New York City
Politics
Police reforms in New York City and minor rent relief for tenants
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Dual elections take place for the fate of NY-27
State Sen. Chris Jacobs is the favorite in both the special election and GOP primary on June 23.
New York State
Politics
The coronavirus crisis is pushing government into the 21st century
Why were we still waiting in lines at the DMV?
Long Island
Policy
Long Island, land of beaches, Billy Joel and protests against police brutality
Anti-racism activism isn't just in big cities and liberal college towns any more.
Transportation
Personality
Commuting during the coronavirus pandemic
Polly Trottenberg on how NYC public transit is adapting to the crisis.
New York State
Personality
Fighting for a reopening New York in Washington
Rep. Tom Suozzi on wrangling more money from a federal government that doesn’t want to help.
NYPD
Policy
Police discipline in the wake of protest enforcement
Videos have shown use of force against protesters. Here are the police who’ve faced punishment so far.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The remaining obstacles to police transparency
Repealing 50-a may make police records public, but lengthy record requests could stand in the way of actually seeing them.
New York State
Politics
The balancing act in reopening New York’s economy
Officials have been weighing public health imperatives with jobs and business activity.
New York City
Policy
When do NYPD officers face consequences for alleged brutality?
New York City has had a number of high-profile instances of alleged police brutality, similar to Eric Garner’s death – and many also did not result in any criminal convictions. This is what happened in the most widely covered recent cases of police-involved deaths and brutality.
NYPD
Policy
How would NYC cut $1 billion for the NYPD?
Calls to reduce spending on police are increasingly popular, but details are still being determined.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Is police money the new real estate money?
There are more and more sources of campaign cash that are frowned upon for progressive candidates.
New York City
Politics
Protests continue to rock New York and lawmakers respond
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
The organizing behind New York City’s protests
Many different groups are responsible for protests against racism and police brutality.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics