New York City

Politics

Randall’s Island tent city is ready to welcome asylum-seekers

The emergency shelter will open with room for up to 500 adult men for short-term stays.

New York City

Policy

‘In Trash City, managing garbage is having its moment.’

Everybody’s talking trash in New York City, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

New York City

Politics

The Yankees and Mets lobbying lineups

On the field, they want to win. In local government, the baseball teams have their own agendas

New York City

Policy

NYC schools chancellor defends yeshivas

Schools Chancellor David Banks stands by findings that a Brooklyn yeshiva is providing “substantially equivalent” education after the state found the opposite.

Policy

Policy

What are New York City’s three racial equity ballot proposals?

Voters will decide on a set of initiatives that would set up a framework for addressing institutional racial inequities.

New York City

Policy

Electeds rally for universal child care bills package

The event was held in support of a set of bills that will make child care more affordable and accessible.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Electeds rally for universal childcare bills package

The legislation, which will make childcare more affordable and accessible, is expected to pass the City Council.

New York City

Politics

Hochul wants fed to “take ownership” of NYC’s migrant crisis

The governor passed on Mayor Eric Adams’ request for additional financial assistance from the state, noting the city isn’t cash strapped while taking in asylum-seekers.

Policy

Policy

What is Eric Adams’ internet master plan?

Big Apple Connect will provide NYCHA residents with free internet and cable. But critics said solving the digital divide requires more than a subsidy program.

New York City

Personality

Eric Adams’ highest-paid lieutenants wield the power of City Hall

Here are the deputy mayors, senior advisers and high-level staffers who earn more than $200K.

Heard Around Town

Policy

Outdoor dining proposal would ban roadway dining for half the year

An updated New York City Council bill to make Open Restaurants permanent could advance thanks to the dismissal of a recent lawsuit against the program.

New York City

Policy

Eric Adams declares state of emergency for asylum-seeker crisis

The mayor said at this rate, the shelter census could exceed 100,000 next year.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Bronx rezoning gets the go-ahead from local council member

Is member deference over? Marjorie Velázquez didn’t want to find out.

Policy

Policy

NYC Districting Commission (finally) submits maps to the City Council

Minor changes to the map were enough to move it through, ahead of the Dec. 7 deadline

New York City

Policy

Bronx officials left flummoxed by Orchard Beach debacle

Elected reps from the borough that’s home to the original parking lot site for an asylum-seeker tent shelter expressed confusion and relief.