News & Politics
Politics
New York City Department of Correction reveals plan to save Rikers from fed takeover
The federal monitor overseeing the jail system suggested the report may be enough to stave off the federal receivership threatened last month.
Politics
Politics
Adams heads to Albany for a late push on his priorities
Extending mayoral control, getting more speed cameras, haven’t been as easy as the New York City mayor expected.
New York City
Politics
Booster shot uptake lags amid COVID-19 wave
In New York City and beyond, booster shot rates are still a fraction of the vaccination rate.
Housing
Policy
City Council to push for more affordable housing investment in budget negotiations
Council members and advocates said an extra $5 billion over 10 years won’t be enough to address a housing affordability crisis.
Heard Around Town
Politics
One45 Developer adds more affordable housing, ahead of Council vote
The Harlem project looks to negotiate with the council, despite opposition from the local member.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Death of Rikers inmate comes as Adams faces growing concern over jail plan
The New York City mayor was criticized on Friday for visiting the jail without meeting inmates. A day later, one died.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Serving as NYC’s doctor while meeting Eric Adams’ expectations
Ashwin Vasan walks a fine line between sound public health policy and “getting stuff done.”
Housing
Policy
What you need to know about rent hikes in New York City
Rent stabilized tenants could face up to 4% and 6% increases. Tenant advocates say those hikes are enough to devastate renters.
Heard Around Town
Politics
One more former City Council member joins the Adams administration
Darma Diaz joins the Department of Homeless Services as an associate commissioner.
New York City
Politics
What New York City Mayor Eric Adams missed while on his extended trip to Los Angeles
The mayor had a packed day of press events that were abruptly canceled on Thursday morning after his flight out of LAX was delayed.
New York City
Politics
NYC voters unimpressed by Eric Adams’ handling of crime: poll
The mayor’s approval rating on crime declined from 49% in February to 37% by the end of April.
New York City
Politics
Wanting to be a deputy mayor, Peter Koo ends up a senior advisor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave former Council Member Peter Koo a job in his administration, just as he’s done for others who endorsed his campaign.
Personality
Personality
City & State’s long shot suggestions for New York City casinos
A board will eventually decide where to place three downstate gambling sites, but we’re not waiting for them.
New York City
Policy
City Council passes revised pay transparency bill in response to business leaders’ lobbying
The amended legislation delayed the implementation of a law designed to tackle pay inequity but kept its major provisions intact.
New York City
Policy
What to know about NYC’s B-HEARD mental health crisis response teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams’ new budget proposal, by the numbers
The mayor’s updated plan comes with a slightly larger price tag and some concessions to the City Council.
Budget
Policy
Everything you need to know about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ $99.7 billion budget
Adams debuted his budget proposal during his first State of the City address on Tuesday.
New York City
Politics
In budget asks, City Council tailors its message to the mayor
Council members sounded like Eric Adams Monday, ahead of his executive budget reveal.
New York City
Politics