New York City
Policy
New York City’s municipal staffing shortage won’t solve itself
A new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander offers recommendations to address hiring and retention issues, including appointing a chief talent officer.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Meet the Orthodox Jewish woman trying to unseat Inna Vernikov in NYC
Democrat Amber Adler, who now has a Netflix cameo, is using her community activism in defense of women stuck in unwanted marriages as a launchpad.
New York City
Personality
Ingrid Lewis-Martin is NYC’s higher power
“When they go low? We drill for oil.” She’s a Christian chaplain, Eric Adams’ closest adviser – and no one is crossing her.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams is in Qatar. Council members are in Israel. Who's paying?
Understanding New York City officials’ travel
Personality
Personality
Rat czar isn’t the only weird government job in New York City
The city has an array of intriguing and bizarre positions on the payroll.
Policy
Policy
The costs of New York’s stadiums
The new Willets Point soccer stadium will be privately funded, but since 1968, Madison Square Garden hasn’t been paying property taxes.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Peter Abbate is fundraising – but doesn’t think he’ll run again
The outgoing senator lost his Brooklyn seat to Lester Chang, who is facing residency questions from Assembly Democrats.
News & Politics
Policy
New York City agencies to involuntarily admit more severely mentally ill persons for evaluations
Mayor Eric Adams clarified Tuesday that people do not have to be a danger to themselves or others to receive help.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: New York takes crucial step in preparing for the next Superstorm Sandy
Voters on Election Day approved $4.2 billion in funding for statewide environmental projects under the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How NYC’s Code Blue emergency notice aims to protect homeless people
When temperatures drop, the city tries to eliminate barriers to sheltering people – but advocates worry about police involvement.
New York City
Policy
How NYC’s Code Blue emergency notice aims to protect homeless people
When temperatures drop, the city tries to eliminate barriers to sheltering people – but advocates worry about police involvement.
Policy
Policy
New York City will cut some of its 21,000 vacant government positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Phil Boyle set his own term limits
The Long Island Republican resigned last month to lead the Suffolk County Off-Track Betting Corp.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The last IDCer: An exit interview with Diane Savino
The Staten Island state senator has never been afraid to talk smack.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Pending power struggle over BOE appointment in Manhattan
Manhattan Democratic Chair Keith Wright nominated Barry Weinberg. Rep. Adriano Espaillat may not like that.
Policy
Policy
Bill looks to improve housing assignments for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex people in New York City jails
The legislation sponsored by City Council Member Keith Powers is aimed at giving some of the most vulnerable people in custody more say in securing housing that aligns with their gender identity.
Heard Around Town
Policy
No Gucci, yes homeless housing, in pending Innovation QNS deal
The Astoria development seems likely to happen with City Council Member Julie Won’s support.
Politics
Politics
Republican Brooklyn Assembly member-elect voted in Manhattan last year
Lester Chang has to have established residency in Brooklyn within six days after last year’s election to be eligible for the Assembly seat he just won.
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: ULURP shouldn’t be taken for granted
New York City Council Members should have the goal of saying “yes” to developers going through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and affordable housing is at stake.
Heard Around Town
Personality