Budget

Policy

New York City’s November budget update – by the numbers

The city’s in better fiscal shape than expected, and that means more spending.

Politics

Politics

What’s in it for Jessica Tisch?

She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s why.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Mayoral candidates each support ‘City of Yes’ the most

Before a pivotal committee vote on the Adams administration’s marquee housing proposal, his rivals are all in – and want to do even more!

NYPD

Politics

Jessica Tisch appointed NYPD commissioner

An alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department.

New York City Council

Politics

Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy

The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.

News & Politics

Politics

Man arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ state senator’s office

State Sen. Cordell Cleare was out of the office on Monday when a man demanded to see her, telling staff he would shoot and blow up the office, Cleare says.

Transportation

Politics

Good policy but difficult politics: Rep. Dan Goldman talks future of congestion pricing

The MTA board approved starting congestion pricing with lower tolls on Jan. 5 on the same day as a CBC breakfast.

Education

Policy

1 in 8 NYC public school kids was homeless last school year

That’s a record high of more than 146,000 kids, and the figure is partly driven by a surge of migrants to the city.

New York State

Personality

Clean Slate Act goes into effect today

A Q&A with bill sponsor state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, and how the law might affect his 2025 New York City mayoral campaign.

News & Politics

Politics

Carolyn Maloney’s daughter Virginia files to run for City Council

Can a Maloney dynasty take root in Manhattan? The product manager at Meta is looking at running in the crowded race to replace Keith Powers.

Nonprofits

Policy

New York’s MWBE programs should be safe from Trump

At City & State’s Government Procurement Conference, New York City and state officials said there was little reason to worry.

Events

Policy

City & State’s Women’s Thought Leaders Reception honors influential women across the state

The event gathered political, nonprofit, corporate and real estate professionals to celebrate 10 honorees.

Nonprofits

Opinion

Opinion: Nonprofits keep New York running, but the city’s pushing them off a cliff

The city’s failure to pay nonprofit contractors on time is harming the social safety net.

Policy

Policy

Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council

“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.