Housing
Policy
Maria Torres-Springer: New York has ‘really failed’ on housing
At the Rebuilding New York Summit the deputy mayor called for action, lamenting state government gridlock on legislation to spur housing development.
Immigration
Policy
Report: Funding cuts threaten services for asylum-seeking kids in NYC
The city launched child care for asylum-seekers and English language learning high school programs soon after migrants started to arrive. The future of those new initiatives is uncertain.
Ethics
Politics
De Blasio ordered to pay $475,000 for using city resources in 2019 in failed presidential run
The former mayor has been dogged by debt to the city for using NYPD security on his many campaign trips, but now the city Conflict of Interest Board is inflicting additional punitive fines.
New York City
Policy
City Council considers bills to alleviate the harms of slavery
From the removal of artwork to reparations, this legislative package also addresses the lingering impacts of systemic racism.
Education
Politics
Eric Adams announces new contract deal with teachers union that allows more remote learning
The 120,000 union members will also see significant raises as part of the contract that extends through 2027.
Homelessness
Policy
Homeless persons among most vulnerable as air quality remains unhealthy
As many New Yorkers remain on city streets exposed to potential health risks, advocates and city outreach teams have fanned out across the city, administering aid and encouraging people to come indoors.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Survey: Some asylum-seeker parents haven’t been able to get their children enrolled in NYC schools
The study by Make the Road New York and Hester Street also found migrants faced hurdles finding lawyers and getting transportation, among other needs.
Rikers Island
Politics
Comptroller and public advocate tour Rikers, call on feds to take over Rikers
After touring the jail complex, Brad Lander and Jumaane Williams said the city cannot be trusted to manage Rikers Island.
Immigration
Policy
Survey: Some asylum-seeker parents haven’t been able to get their children enrolled in NYC schools
The study by Make the Road New York and Hester Street also found migrants faced hurdles finding lawyers and getting transportation, among other needs
Disability
Policy
Nearly 10,000 NYC preschoolers with disabilities aren’t getting legally required city services
A new report from nonprofit Advocates for Children of New York highlights how the city is failing to provide services like speech therapy that it’s supposed to.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Rap Music on Trial bill would stop prosecutors from citing irrelevant lyrics in court
The bill addresses the increasingly common practice of prosecutors using defendants’ rap songs to harm their character.
Immigration
Policy
Adams’ new idea: paying New Yorkers to host asylum-seekers at home
The mayor tossed out a new idea while rolling out a plan to shelter migrants in houses of worship.
News & Politics
Politics
Thousands of New York high school seniors to get direct admissions to SUNY community colleges this fall
CUNY and SUNY plan to send personal messages to graduating seniors encouraging them to enroll in college.
New York City
Policy
Rikers officials chip away at transparency measures
The Department of Correction has not recently continued a practice of notifying the press of deaths in the city’s jails.
Housing
Policy
Adams administration makes last push for housing bills
New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz met with Albany lawmakers hoping to win their support before the end of session.
Personality
Personality
4 things to know about Ana Almanzar, NYC’s new deputy mayor for strategic initiatives
The nonprofit executive is a Cuomo alum.
New York City
Politics
Jessica Ramos on halting Steve Cohen’s Queens casino plan
The Queens state senator is also working on her remaining legislative priorities, like protecting against wage theft.
New York City Council
Policy
NYC Schools won’t see cuts in September, Banks pledges
The Department of Education is still seeing a spending reduction, but individual schools might not.
Personality
Personality
Francisco Moya is so close to bringing professional soccer to Willets Point
For over a decade, he has led the push to revitalize the “valley of ashes” with sports, housing and more.
Eric Adams
Politics