New York City
Politics
Eric Adams defends DSS head Gary Jenkins after report he withheld asylum seeker violations
The Department of Investigation has reportedly opened a probe into allegations that the Department of Social Services orchestrated a cover-up of illegal shelter conditions.
New York City
Politics
What will decide the NY-10 Democratic primary? Probably not major policy differences
In a hard-to-predict race with half a dozen top contenders, all eyes are on key media endorsements and get out the vote efforts as early voting begins.
Opinion
Opinion
The fate of ‘New York’s Bravest’ lost on 9/11 and its sobering lessons
A new book, ‘Don’t Look Back’ by former investigative Daily News reporter Joe Calderone, offers a look at how the city responds to and learns from a disaster, so it can improve its response to future emergencies.
New York City
Policy
Female-majority council passes bill to expand doula access
The legislation was passed along with several other maternal health-related bills on Thursday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Money dominated debate for Wall Street seat
In the 10th Congressional District, candidates’ investments and campaign contributions were a common thread throughout the two-hour forum.
New York City
Policy
Proposed Midtown shelter for asylum-seekers raises concerns about safety, size
The Adams administration is eyeing the Row Hotel on 8th Avenue as a possible site to house migrants, sources said.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s IT czar answers to monkeypox website failures
“We have learned from our mistakes and we are committed to doing better going forward,” a health department official said.
Education
Politics
NYC school budget cuts are again moving forward – for now
Several days after a Manhattan judge ruled in favor of returning the education spending plan back to the City Council, a state appeals court has paused the decision until arguments are heard on Aug. 29
New York City
Politics
Candidates debate whether it’s time for a rookie in the 12th Congressional District
Attorney Suraj Patel made the case for change against longtime Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The removal of women and gender-expansive people from Rikers Island takes on a new urgency
After 11 deaths at the city jail, the population’s exit from the Rose M. Singer Center needs to be prioritized.
New York City
Politics
Vedat Gashi mailer in 16th Congressional District race shows Black opponent Rep. Jamaal Bowman with apparently darkened skin
While Gashi denies the charge, there’s a long history of political advertisements using altered skin tones – which studies say can influence voters’ perceptions of candidates.
Transportation
Policy
NYC’s public spaces are becoming increasingly hostile toward homeless people
Limited seating, or a lack of it, in places like Moynihan Train Hall, don’t make the city’s affordability problem go away.
Education
Politics
New York City may have to vote on a schools budget. Again.
Following weeks of public outcry over cuts to school funding, a Manhattan judge ruled in favor of returning the education budget back to the City Council, but the fight isn’t over yet: Adams’ office plans to appeal.
New York City
Policy
Congestion pricing’s next obstacle? The exemption debate.
A panel will consider who won’t have to pay the new tolls – an endeavor some members said could be a slippery slope.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dan Goldman leads internal poll for 10th Congressional District, with Yuh-Line Niou and Carlina Rivera close behind
Another survey shows a tight race for the open seat in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Personality
Personality
Suraj Patel talks about his debate performance and why this is his year
His poll numbers have improved recently, indicating he might have a shot in the 12th Congressional District.
New York City
Politics
In the city’s hottest primaries, candidates hold their breath for an endorsement from The New York Times
Candidates in the races for (at least) the 10th, 12th and 17th Congressional Districts are being formally interviewed – and lobbying hard behind the scenes – for the coveted, possibly decisive nod from the Gray Lady.
Politics
Politics
Dan Goldman fired voter outreach consultant for offensive tweets after being contacted by City & State
The Democrat who worked on Trump’s first impeachment had hired a Trump-supporting Republican.
New York City
Politics
Max Rose and Brittany Ramos DeBarros vie to be the Democrat with a chance to win Staten Island
In the 11th Congressional District, it’ll be an uphill battle for either in the general election against Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality