Policy

Policy

City employees are eyeing the exits as Adams insists on in-person work

The mayor has been adamant that workers come into their offices full time. But municipal employees looking for remote work flexibility warn of a morale crisis and service slowdowns.

New York City

Politics

Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?

The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.

New York City

Politics

Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement

They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.

New York City

Politics

Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner

Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.

New York City

Politics

Eric Adams has lower approval ratings than three of four previous NYC mayors: poll

A Marist poll found that Adams is just one of two mayors since 1990 to be rated “excellent or good” at the start of their tenures by less than 50% of surveyed voters.

New York City

Politics

Frank Carone has not been canceled (yet)

City Council members have been willing allies, tweeting meetings with Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff.

New York City

Politics

City Council aides could see higher salaries in new budget

The governing body passed its own budget on Thursday with a 24% increase in funding.

New York City

Politics

Council member to colleagues: Don’t bother giving NYCHA your money

Rafael Salamanca Jr., at a hearing Tuesday, warned his fellow council members that they’ll be frustrated, just like him, if they provide the city’s housing authority with funding and expect things done.

Transportation

Policy

Amid rising traffic deaths, NYC officials amplify ‘home rule’ push

Lawmakers and advocates say new data showing more traffic deaths last month than during any February since 2008 underscores the need for city control of traffic cameras.

New York City

Policy

What we know about the future of mask, vaccine and other COVID-19 mandates in NYC

Mayor Eric Adams is lifting the school mask mandate and Key to NYC vaccine requirement, but released a new system for putting restrictions in place during future surges.

New York City

Politics

Nightlife-loving Eric Adams calls New York City ‘boring’

The mayor made the remark while announcing the city would suspend its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for most indoor businesses, effective Monday.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

City Council Member Inna Vernikov on the war in Ukraine, Putin and Trump

The newly minted Brooklyn council member, who was born in Ukraine, talks about how she’s helping Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion and their relatives in New York.

Education

Policy

David Banks lays out vision for expanding remote learning

The New York City schools chancellor also spoke about prioritizing literacy, expanding career training and eliminating waste in a wide-ranging address.

Policy

Policy

A new City Council eyes its first budget

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is following through on a promise of fiscal discipline, but cuts are never easy. And he needs the City Council on board.

New York State

Politics

WFP vs the machine take two

The Working Families Party is running a candidate against the Democratic pick in a Brooklyn special election

New York City

Politics

Eric Adams faces growing controversy over appointees with anti-gay pasts

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Comptroller Brad Lander were the latest officials to publicly criticize the new hires.

Housing

Policy

New York City housing advocates ‘extremely disappointed’ by Eric Adams’ budget

Multiple advocacy groups said Adams’ preliminary budget released Wednesday did not meet his housing campaign promises.