New York City
Politics
New York preps for coronavirus and hopes for Trusted Traveler Programs renewal
Rounding up the week’s political news
MTA
Personality
Meet New York City’s new Train Foster Mom
Sarah Feinberg has been tapped as the interim transit chief.
Politics
Why David Dinkins and Crystal Peoples-Stokes endorsed Bloomberg
They have more beliefs, or interests, in common than it may appear.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bloomberg plays defense again in second debate
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg performed somewhat better in his second presidential debate, but he was still under attack and missed some opportunities to fight back.
Housing
Policy
How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections
A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.
New York City
Personality
Could Chirlane McCray thrive as a candidate for Brooklyn borough president?
New York City’s first lady may have her husband playing second fiddle.
New York City
Politics
Bloomberg’s poor debate performance and a lawsuit over taxi medallions
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Carolyn Maloney backs Kallos for Manhattan borough president
The congresswoman joins a long list of unions that have already endorsed the New York City councilman.
Small Business
Policy
Despite progress, MWBEs say challenges remain
New York has sought to award more government contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
Long Island
Politics
Newsday: State helped cover up toxic plume
A new investigation reveals how the government made a Long Island disaster worse.
New York City
Politics
The bail debate heats up and a war declaration against de Blasio
Rounding up the week’s political news
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why the new bail law was always destined for changes
Apparent contradictions in bail reform backed Democrats into corner.
Criminal Justice
Policy
What to know about New York’s new discovery laws
Bail wasn’t the only major criminal justice reform passed in 2019
New York City
Politics
No more broker's fees and speedy travel benefits in NY suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Politics
How ranked-choice voting will work in New York City
What you need to know about the complicated new system.
New York State
Policy
Where do nearby states stand on recreational marijuana?
New York and its neighbors want to make sure they’re all on the same page before they pass anything.
New York City
Policy
Can legalizing marijuana help New York communities heal?
Advocates say the state has the chance to be a leader on social equity.
New York City
Politics
Ruben Diaz Jr.’s out of NYC mayoral race, but Chris Jacobs is in the race for Congress
Rounding up the week’s political news
Education
Politics