New York City
Policy
NYC Council passes resolution calling on Mayor to restore education cuts
The council continues to pressure the mayor to reverse a reduction to the schools budget – nearly three months after approving that budget
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2022 NYC Labor Power 100
The leaders behind a revitalized labor movement in the city.
Opinion
Opinion
Sounding the call for a Crime Stoppers political party
With crime on the rise, the party would help seek out policy makers who embrace strong anti-crime programs.
New York City
Policy
What has New York done to protect from storms in the year since Ida?
A year after the devastating storm, New York has taken some steps to introduce absorbent infrastructure, but major vulnerabilities like basement apartments remain an issue.
New York City
Policy
New York’s new concealed carry law is severely flawed, federal judge says
The Wednesday ruling allowed the new law to take effect, but reads like a blueprint for future court battles.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York lawmakers prioritize education of state’s concealed carry law as enforcement details remain unclear
The state debuted a public information campaign on Wednesday, the day before the new law takes effect.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Amid pandemics, New York City considers a dedicated pandemic preparedness office
“We do not want to be caught flat-footed,” Council Member Gale Brewer said at Wednesday’s oversight hearing
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How the MTA is holding out for congestion pricing
Chairman Janno Lieber discusses how the agency is trying to avoid a $2.5 billion funding gap and counting on the new toll plan to fund capital improvements.
New York City
Politics
Don’t expect major changes to NYPD’s gun control measures under new concealed carry law
Police officials said Tuesday that they will not install checkpoints or increase patrols in Times Square, where guns will be banned under the new law that takes effect Thursday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams takes a glass half full look at August losses by his endorsed candidates
The mayor also took pride in Dan Goldman’s congressional primary win over more progressive candidates.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Eric Adams said those complaining about budget cuts should “pray.” Religious leaders said that’s not enough.
Dozens of faith leaders and organizations sent the mayor an open letter calling on him to add more to the Education budget.
New York City
Policy
New York City electeds say conditions at Rikers are improving despite 12 deaths this year
Officials made yet another visit to the troubled jail complex this year amid threats of a federal takeover, noting it’s unlikely to close as planned by 2027.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Weighing the costs of congestion pricing
The toll may be worth the expense in keeping drivers out of Manhattan traffic.
Opinion
Opinion
Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education
With a boom in tech jobs during the pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s real estate subsidy program is dead. What should a revived version look like?
Should developers get a shorter tax exemption period? Be made to offer more deeply affordable units? These details will determine if the 421-a program reemerges.
New York City
Politics
10th District campaigns dogged by what-ifs after Goldman victory
Dan Goldman spent his way to a win in the open seat in Congress, and the left is pointing fingers. But would candidates dropping out have stopped the first-time candidate?
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Expanding student outreach after COVID-19
Job Corps, which offers free educational and vocational programs to economically disadvantaged youth, looks to reach more Latino students after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education
With a boom in tech jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.
New York City
Politics
Zeldin hints at New York version of “don’t say gay” bill
The GOP candidate for governor wants to prohibit sex ed related discussions in classrooms up to the seventh grade
New York City
Politics