Opinion

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Opinion: Putting NYC youth in foster care on a path to success with permanent housing

How a new partnership is transforming the process of securing a home for these young adults.

New York City

Personality

Remembering life five years ago when COVID-19 stopped New York City

A new book from Manhattan Borough Historian Robert W. Snyder collects dozens of interviews from first responders.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Zohran Mamdani endorsed by (most) socialist lawmakers

Six DSA-affiliated state lawmakers endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, though the other two have so far declined to endorse him.

New York City

Politics

WFP announces endorsements for open NYC Council seats

The Working Families Party is also endorsing Jumaane Williams in his reelection bid for public advocate.

New York City

Policy

NYC DOT falls far short of '24 targets for bike and bus lanes – but touts progress

The city Department of Transportation is anticipating more blowback from the City Council for missing Streets Plan requirements they say are unrealistic.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is backing Adrienne Adams for mayor

The speaker also has support from two Brooklyn council members as the county party chair reportedly considers Cuomo.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Farías, Salamanca and more

Speaker Adrienne Adams’ chosen successor also got support from the short-term rental company’s political committee.

News & Politics

Politics

Penn Station advocates to submit their own redevelopment plan

The proposal from Alexandros Washburn calls for replacing Madison Square Garden with a reimagined Penn Station.

Policy

Policy

Andrew Cuomo wants to do ‘precision policing’ too

The Bill Bratton approach emphasizes problem areas and problem people over blanket enforcement.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Latinos’ greater representation at City Hall comes at Adams’ expense

The indicted mayor, having lost his inner circle, appointed Adolfo Carrión Jr., a Nuyorican, to be his deputy mayor of housing, joining one other Hispanic person at the highest level of New York City government.