New York City

Policy

Jumaane Williams' record on tech

New public advocate Jumaane Williams has a few tech positions up his sleeve.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

Crowded field already forming for Williams’ council seat

Five candidates, including a Williams staffer, want to succeed the public advocate candidate.

New York City

Politics

Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?

Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.

New York City

Politics

NYCHA’s new monitor, Crowley’s abdication and the public advocate showdown

NYCHA gets a new monitor, Joseph Crowley gets a new job and the public advocate candidates have a new showdown in This Week's Headlines.

New York City

Policy

Uber sues over ride-hail cap

Uber filed a lawsuit over New York City Council's ride-hail legislation that includes a one-year cap on new app-based vehicle licenses, which the tech company argues is an overextension of the city's authority.

New York City Council

Politics

Amazon breaks up with NYC and sexual harassment victims speak in Albany

Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump, the state Legislature held a hearing on sexual harassment, the NYC Council dissolved Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s committee and the MTA offered some details about the new L train repair plan.

New York City

Politics

New York lawmakers who have been kicked off their committees

Rubén Díaz Sr.'s newly created For-Hire Vehicles Committee will be dissolved following his anti-gay comments — but he's not the only politician to be kicked off of their committee.

New York State

Policy

Will Albany pass any legislation to regulate Airbnb?

Assemblyman Joseph Lentol is taking another shot with his Airbnb-backed bill.

Bill de Blasio

Policy

City Council, advocates discuss IDNYC tech liabilities

IDNYC raises concerns over increased surveillance of undocumented New Yorkers.

New York City

Politics

Who DOESN'T want to be mayor?

The candidates for New York City Public Advocate are trying to convince us they're not running for mayor.

New York City

Politics

Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate

Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate, including assertions by Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Nomiki Konst and others.

New York City

Politics

What to know about NYC’s $92.2 billion budget

New York's budget is larger than all but two states, but still feeling the pinch of Wall Street volatility.

Education

Opinion

City Council underfunds CUNY Mexican Studies Institute

CUNY Mexican Studies Institute should be funded as much as its Puerto Rican and Dominican counterparts.

New York City

Policy

Public advocate candidates debate tech

Animosity towards Amazon in the New York City Public Advocate debate doesn't mean the candidates are hostile to tech.

New York City

Politics

What can Amazon do to sell its HQ2 plan in New York City?

Experts weigh in on the Amazon's $3 billion deal to build another headquarters in Queens and compare it to similar battles in New York City’s history.

New York City

Politics

What to watch for in the public advocate debate

The New York City public advocate special election race has narrowed as candidates try to separate themselves in the first debate.

New York City

Opinion

New York City should require green roofs

Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?

Labor

Politics

Poll: Will Amazon ultimately build HQ2 in Queens?

What will it take to get everyone on board with Amazon building its HQ2 in Queens?

New York City

Personality

New York’s tattooed legislators

A new generation of tattooed New York lawmakers are showing off their skin art.

New York City

Opinion

Instant runoff voting would tame the overloaded public advocate race

A candidate in a crowded field can win with little actual support. Here’s how to fix it.