Technology

Policy

De Blasio joins other lawmakers on messaging app Signal

NYC mayor joins ranks of lawmakers using a disappearing messaging service.

Bill de Blasio

Policy

De Blasio wants feds to tackle automation; some say he can start at home

The NYC mayor wants to bring some of his ideas from the presidential campaign trail home.

New York State

Politics

Will New York go down for the count?

Forget protesting. The best way to foil Trump might just be filling out the census.

New York City

Politics

NYCHA’s list of unresolved issues grows

Broken elevators, lead paint, pests and more have yet to be handled.

New York City

Politics

New York prepares for potential Iran blowback

With threats being hurled between Iran and the U.S., the Empire State is taking extra precautions to thwart terrorism.

New York State

Politics

From Rockland to Brooklyn, anti-Semitic attacks become more frequent

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are responding with more police in Jewish neighborhoods.

Homelessness

Policy

Is de Blasio passing the buck on street homelessness?

The next mayor will decide whether de Blasio’s new plan will succeed or fail.

New York City

Opinion

Is de Blasio jealous of Bloomberg’s presidential bid?

His constant chiding of the former mayor sure makes Hizzoner look like a green-eyed monster.

New York City

Policy

Why New York City is getting an algorithms officer

Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order on Tuesday to create the position of “algorithms management and policy officer.”