New York City
Policy
Facial recognition controversy spurs push for stalled NYPD transparency bill
The New York City Council wants to know what technology police are using, but transparency legislation has stalled.
New York City
Personality
Can Michael Gianaris lead the revolution?
Or is Joe Crowley’s old pal just along for the ride?
New York City
Policy
Bill de Blasio’s rough start to the week
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was greeted with headlines on Sunday and Monday accusing him of ethically questionable fundraising and misuse of his security detail. Here’s what they said and how government accountability experts responded.
New York State
Politics
New York Post calls for an assault weapon ban (again)
Will Trump listen to a conservative call to action?
New York City
Opinion
A history of upsets in Queens politics
Bob Turner’s 2011 victory was short-lived. Others may prove more lasting
Personality
Chuck Schumer’s ridiculously specific pressers
Somehow, the Senate minority leader finds time for canned wine, robocalls and a slow Post Office.
Transportation
Policy
Ride-hail apps fret over New York City’s new regulations
Uber, Lyft and Via are trying different approaches to comply with New York City's new cruising time limit.
Power Lists
The 2019 Queens Power 100
The most powerful people in the New York City borough of Queens.
NYPD
Politics
Judge says fire Pantaleo, de Blasio’s debate and Cabán goes to court
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo's firing was recommended by a Judge for the death of Eric Garner, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a disappointing second debate and Tiffany Cabán heads to court over the Queens DA recount in This Week's Headlines.
NYPD
Policy
O’Neill: NYPD not locking anyone up on facial recognition hit
NYPD Commissioner James O;Neil is trying to quell concerns about the polic force's use of facial recognition technology following a recent New York Times report.
MTA
Policy
Is DiNapoli doing enough to target MTA labor costs?
Budget watchdogs say New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli should more closely examine subway spending.
Personality
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan railed on Brooklyn’s native son, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, for talking LIKE A NOO YAWKUH. Then, former Vice President Joe Biden had the audacity to question the mathematical aptitude of us in the Big Apple.
Technology
Policy
New York struggles to fill 20,000 cybersecurity jobs
A growing global cybersecurity workforce shortage could affect New York’s ability to fend off cyber attacks. One data tool shows that after Washington, D.C., the New York metro area has the largest absolute number of cybersecurity job openings – roughly 20,000.
New York State
Politics
Gillibrand, de Blasio come out swinging in second debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tried to stick out in a crowded field during the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates on Wednesday, clashing with out-of-state rivals and each other.
New York City
Politics
Manhattan could elect the next leftist district attorney
Even though it’s still two years away, the 2021 Manhattan district attorney race is already getting started. Since June, two challengers, presenting themselves as progressives who will transform the office, have launched campaigns to unseat Cyrus Vance Jr.
New York State
Personality