Immigration

Policy

Adams’ new idea: paying New Yorkers to host asylum-seekers at home

The mayor tossed out a new idea while rolling out a plan to shelter migrants in houses of worship.

Politics

Politics

How hip-hop took over New York politics

Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Mayor Eric Adams battled it out over who’s really hip-hop – as the once-maligned genre has entered the halls of power.

Budget

Opinion

Opinion: Budget cuts threaten meals for older adults

Mayor Eric Adams proposal to cut $12 million from the aging department couldn’t come at a worse time with record inflation and food insecurity.

New York City

Policy

Rikers officials chip away at transparency measures

The Department of Correction has not recently continued a practice of notifying the press of deaths in the city’s jails.

Labor

Policy

Why can’t New York City fill vacancies? Council bill would ask departing employees

New City Council data shows the Department of Small Business Services, Department of Buildings and Department of Investigation with highest vacancy rates.

Heard Around Town

Policy

Poll: New Yorkers want 'reasonable justification' for firing

Principles in legislation from City Council Member Tiffany Cabán to end at-will employment were popular, according to a poll from progressive firm Data for Progress.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Cuts to programming that helps people incarcerated at Rikers Island are shortsighted

The Department of Correction wants to eliminate $17 million in jail-based programs

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: MTA subway barriers can at least improve a rider’s perception of safety

It may not guarantee safety, but a design that people can stand behind, lean on or grab can still help them feel safe.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: Cuts to programming that helps people incarcerated at Rikers Island are shortsighted

The Department of Correction wants to eliminate $17 million in jail-based programs

Housing

Policy

Adams administration makes last push for housing bills

New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz met with Albany lawmakers hoping to win their support before the end of session.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

Hells Angels lawyer goes to bat for Marjorie Velázquez

The City Council member didn’t roll out the red carpet, but is getting some help from the Bronx Democratic Party.

New York City

Politics

Jessica Ramos on halting Steve Cohen’s Queens casino plan

The Queens state senator is also working on her remaining legislative priorities, like protecting against wage theft.