MTA
Policy
The MTA’s dire situation – by the numbers
Coronavirus has plunged daily subway ridership by at least 60%.
Infrastructure
Policy
De Blasio is worried about NYC’s supply chain, should you be?
Some experts say sick drivers could cause shortages, but others say the system could adapt.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Rising calls to free incarcerated New Yorkers
A limited release of Rikers Island inmates may not halt a coronavirus outbreak.
New York City
Policy
Are Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox social distancing?
Hasidic communities are changing practices to slow the coronavirus pandemic, but have been late adopters.
Transportation
Policy
Following ride-hail apps’ lead, Access-A-Ride ends shared trips
The coronavirus has lead to an end in shared ride-hail app and Access-A-Ride trips.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will coronavirus spring people from jail?
The conversation around criminal justice has shifted dramatically.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Federal coronavirus bill could throw a wrench in Cuomo’s budget
On top of possible restrictions on changing Medicaid, the governor could face reduced tax revenues due to the coronavirus.
Policy
Gig workers left in the lurch as state passes emergency paid sick leave
Cuomo punted the gig worker debate to a task force, but some want the state to provide relief for gig workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Education
Policy
Prospects dim for major charter school victories
Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to back charters, but he’s unlikely to flex his influence in the state Legislature.
Homelessness
Policy
Homeless New Yorkers at greater risk from COVID-19
A struggle to pay for resources and staff hampers New York City’s ability to help the homeless.
Education
Policy
How remote learning will work in New York City
With the help of Apple, T-Mobile, Charter and more, city schools are going virtual, but some say the transition is too little, too late.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo seeks beds, ventilators, health care retirees to combat coronavirus
The governor said the outbreak could peak in 45 days.
Technology
Policy
Talking health tech solutions with Capsule’s Eric Kinariwala
First Read Tech talks to the CEO of Capsule, Eric Kinariwala.
New York City
Policy
What coronavirus closings mean for New York’s economy
Restaurants, theaters and tourism will take a hit from coronavirus. Here’s what the city and state could do to blunt its impact.
New York City
Policy
Who will feed the hungry during the coronavirus outbreak?
Charities are feeling the strain as New York City tries to feed its students and elderly.
Technology
Policy
NYPD releases facial recognition policy to mixed reviews
In an effort to increase transparency the NYPD released public guidelines on facial recognition usage.
Policy
The state budget process begins amid disease outbreak
Now comes the time to see if lawmakers can keep Cuomo from getting his way on a variety of proposals.
Education
Policy
Education funding in the time of coronavirus
Lawmakers are aiming to block some of the governor’s education proposals as talks get underway to pass a budget by the end of the week.
MTA
Policy