Nonprofits
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Donald Glover makes surprise visit to Good Shepherd Services graduation
The actor, comedian and rapper surprised all at the nonprofit’s Mentored Internship Program ceremony
Heard Around Town
Politics
Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
Real Estate
Personality
Durst on commercial and residential real estate development’s future, post-COVID-19
The developer discusses housing and sustainable, green construction in an interview with City & State.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
De Blasio slams Florida in online debate
'The future, unfortunately, is not bright for Florida,' the former mayor said, regarding climate change.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We can’t give up on closing Rikers
The city can still close the jail by 2027 if it invests in alternatives to incarceration and supportive housing.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Set aside 1% of school funding for arts education
As New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls for fiscal discipline, art and music classes should be preserved – especially for underserved students.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Al Sharpton won’t let David Dinkins’ fate happen to Eric Adams
The mayor appeared on a panel with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the National Action Network convention.
Policy
Policy
NYPD may be violating police surveillance transparency law
The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD said that the department’s interpretation of the law is ‘contrary to the intent of the POST Act.’
Policy
Policy
‘We needed a maestro:’ after months long search, New York City has found its rat czar
Kathleen Corradi has been going after rodents since she was 10. Her work is about to get even bigger.
Politics
Politics
Despite DNC loss, Eric Adams maintains reputation as NYC’s cheerleader
Adams’ impassioned bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention ends in disappointment. On to the World Cup.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Police union President Pat Lynch plans to step down
The long serving leader of the PBA has been a critic of police reform.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Adrienne Adams must bring bill to end home care workers' 24-Hour workday to a vote
What good is a women-majority City Council that won’t protect the lives of immigrant women of color?
Policy
Policy
Robot police dogs are back, under Eric Adams
The mayor is reintroducing ‘Digidogs,’ among other new technologies for the NYPD
Ask the Experts
Politics
What should Eric Adams take from the Chicago mayor’s race?
We asked the experts, as they looked ahead to New York City in 2025.
Policy
Policy
Neighborhood violence has caused a jump in weapons seizures at New York City schools
Students are carrying weapons to protect themselves on the way to school.
Policy
Policy
New York City school safety officers date back nearly 70 years
There’s a long history of police patrolling the city’s schools.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: How walkable streets strengthen New York's neighborhoods
Prioritizing pedestrians improves public health and makes cities more resilient.
Policy
Policy
On Broadway, New York City’s slow march toward pedestrian-focused streets
Can Mayor Eric Adams match the cityscape legacy of former Mayor Mike Bloomberg?
New York City
Policy