New York City
Policy
Ride-hail growth slows under new regulations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a permanent extension of the FHV cap and new limits.
New York City
Policy
Inadequate traffic enforcement is undermining Vision Zero
After years of decline, New York City’s traffic deaths have ticked upwards so far this year and bicycle advocates point to misplaced priorities in the NYPD’s traffic enforcement as a leading culprit.
New York City
Opinion
Do aspiring politicians still need to pay their dues?
Previously, aspiring politicians started at the bottom, paid their dues and waited to be tapped for higher office — now, incumbents are refusing to wait in line.
New York City
Opinion
New York City taxi drivers need debt relief, but not from taxpayers
A New York City Council bill that likely will include public money to pay off taxi medallion owner debts would set a bad precedent. The city does have a role, though, in helping to facilitate the collective private-sector action that will get lenders to negotiate, writes Nicole Gelinas.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
New York’s limited power to resist ICE raids
While New York’s elected officials have vowed to “fight back" against ICE’s planned immigration raids this weekend, their powers are mostly confined to “know your rights” campaigns, legal assistance and non-cooperation with ICE. Here’s what the city and state can and can’t do.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s never-ending civil war
City & State put together a comprehensive list of all of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s frenemies over the years.
New York City
Policy
What do you do if you’re not allowed to buy insurance?
What do you do if you’re not allowed to buy health coverage?
New York City
Politics
Twitter reacts to de Blasio in the first 2020 debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received both the good and the bad on Twitter after his debut presidential debate performance.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio tries hard to stand out in the first presidential debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio did his best to stand out on a crowded debate stage Wednesday night and largely succeeded, making his limited time on camera count by establishing himself as one of the most anti-corporate candidates in the 2020 Democratic presidential field.
New York City
Personality
Tackling tech challenges, from the White House to City Hall
John Paul Farmer, New York City’s new chief technology officer, on his goals for the job.
New York State
Politics
Whirlwind last week in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news: progressive policy making, the passing of major climate bills, big endorsements for Queens District Attorney Tiffany Cabán and more.
New York State
Policy
What you need to know about the Legislature’s e-bike agreement
The debate over legalizing electric bikes and scooters on New York streets may soon come to a close. With a vote on the amended bill expected to come Wednesday, here are the most important provisions and the bill’s prospects for passing.
New York City
Policy
Saini leaves DoITT amidst controversy
Samir Saini stepped down as head of New York City’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications on Friday.
New York State
Politics
Revitalizing rent regs and ending vaccine exemptions
John Stewart spoke on behalf of 9/11 first responders, rent regulations were revitalized, an end has come to religious vaccine exemptions, the Uber cap has been extended — and more in this week's headlines.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio and City Council reach agreement on $92.8 billion budget
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson reached an informal deal on the city’s $92.8 billion operating budget Friday afternoon, two weeks ahead of the deadline. Here’s what it’s in and what’s out.
New York City
Politics
NYC nears budget deal, devoid of big ticket items
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council are nearing a deal on the fiscal year 2020 city budget. It is expected to be devoid of any new, big ticket initiatives, but Council Speaker Corey Johnson may have a trump card in asking for certain initiatives to be funded.
New York City
Policy
New York isn’t letting up on ride-hail
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan for the Taxi and Limousine Commission to make permanent the cap on for-hire vehicle licenses and institute a limit on the time app-based companies like Uber and Lyft can allow their vehicles to cruise without passengers in the core of Manhattan.
New York City
Politics
Wrangling over rent laws, marijuana in doubt and de Blasio’s endorsements
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
E-bike crackdown gets renewed scrutiny
Critics argue that the NYPD is seizing e-bikes and serving fines to delivery cyclists, who are often low-income immigrants.
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