Heard Around Town
Politics
How much does it cost to run New York City for one day?
Putting city costs into perspective.
Disability
Policy
Report: Just a third of NYC schools are ADA compliant
People with physical disabilities are unable to access a single classroom at 40% of schools.
News & Politics
Politics
Adams’ Israel trip follows a tradition of mayoral journeys abroad to drum up political support back home
Ireland and Italy were big destinations in the past, followed by Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Rikers Island
Policy
What would receivership look like for Rikers Island?
Here are the options a judge has for stripping New York City of its control of the dysfunctional jail complex.
Immigration
Politics
‘Why are they not working with us?’: advocates decry language barriers for African migrants
Many asylum-seekers from African countries have arrived in New York City in recent months, and advocates worry that the city isn’t addressing language barrier issues for non-Spanish-speaking migrants.
Health Care
Politics
After Damian Williams’ striking comments on supervised injection sites, New York leaders are quiet
The U.S. attorney said his office is prepared to take action as the sites are in violation of state and federal law, but he declined to elaborate further.
New York City
Policy
New York City Council members probe shelter limits for asylum-seekers
At a hearing Thursday, Adams administration officials said many people are ready to make an “exit strategy” within the 60-day cap.
Politics
Politics
False alarm, everything at Rikers is A-OK
The federal monitor calls the current conditions at the jail complex grave, but the New York City Council’s Common Sense Caucus visited and they think it looks fine in there.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kirsten Gillibrand wants to know the truth about aliens
The U.S. senator also talked about the Equal Rights Amendment as a way to generate Democratic turnout in 2024.
Labor
Politics
City Council backs striking Hollywood unions
The Council passed non-binding resolutions demanding Hollywood studios negotiate with striking actors and writers.
Politics
Politics
On Brooklyn Democratic Party Gala night, the borough becomes ‘the center of the universe’
The annual event drew power brokers from across the city touting the party’s unity.
Policy
Policy
Adams, Hochul, James announce $485 million gun violence prevention plan
The “Blueprint for Community Safety” was written by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams wants to speak to you ‘directly’
He’s launched his own radio show, a newsletter, a podcast, a journalism scholarship and a town hall series. The mayor is fed up with the mainstream press.
Policy
Policy
Here's how parents are really treated on Rikers
Unable to exercise their parental rights, incarcerated fathers and mothers can often feel isolated from their children.
Housing
Policy
Adams limits shelter stays for single adult asylum-seekers to 60 days
The mayor announced the move to ensure enough space for incoming families, including asylum-seekers
NYPD
Politics
5 things to know about the NYPD’s new police commissioner Edward Caban
He’s the first Latino police commissioner in the city’s history. He’s always been with the NYPD, and his record isn’t completely clean.
Politics
Politics
Edward Caban named NYPD’s first Latino commissioner
A department veteran and Eric Adams loyalist takes over for Keechant Sewell, who stepped down after reportedly being micromanaged by the administration
New York City
Policy
New York City likely to hire close to 18,000 teachers to meet state mandated lower class sizes: Report
The new staffing will cost between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion each year over the next five years, according to an analysis by the Independent Budget Office
Heard Around Town
Policy
Over 100,000 people are living in NYC’s shelter system
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom briefed reporters on the city’s ongoing response to the influx of migrants.
Homelessness
Politics