NYPD
Policy
Under Adams and Sewell, advocates allege rollback in police accountability
The city’s police watchdog said that Sewell has disagreed with or declined to pursue their recommended discipline for substantiated complaints of misconduct in most cases.
Ethics
Politics
De Blasio ordered to pay $475,000 for using city resources in 2019 in failed presidential run
The former mayor has been dogged by debt to the city for using NYPD security on his many campaign trips, but now the city Conflict of Interest Board is inflicting additional punitive fines.
Heard Around Town
Politics
LGBTQ+ political clubs boycotting Mayor Eric Adams’ Pride reception – again
“This mayor does not and demonstrably will never stand in solidarity with our community.”
New York City
Policy
City Council considers bills to alleviate the harms of slavery
From the removal of artwork to reparations, this legislative package also addresses the lingering impacts of systemic racism.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Carpenters union calls out a Bronx party switcher, and other super PACs start spending
Independent expenditure committees are getting active in the 2023 New York City Council primaries.
Housing
Politics
Inez Dickens has moved to evict at least 17 people. One endorsed her.
The Harlem City Council candidate falsely claimed she had only started one eviction during an NY1 debate.
Nonprofits
Personality
Interview: Conquering procurement reform
A discussion with Jennifer Geiling, former executive director of the Nonprofit Resiliency Committee formed in 2016 by then New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Teacher training essential for new NYC reading reforms to succeed
Rigorous coaching and mentoring programs are also needed
Energy & Environment
Policy
NYC should have 30% tree canopy coverage, City Council says
Less than a quarter of the city is currently shaded by trees.
Education
Politics
Eric Adams announces new contract deal with teachers union that allows more remote learning
The 120,000 union members will also see significant raises as part of the contract that extends through 2027.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Fightin’ in Brighton (Beach): Inna Vernikov questions Ari Kagan’s GOP credentials
The two New York City Council Republicans are supporting primary challenges against each other.
News & Politics
Politics
NYPD commissioner resigns amid tension with Mayor Eric Adams
Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the NYPD, is out after 18 months.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jan. 6 rioter and George Santos ally Tina Forte says she’ll challenge AOC again
The Republican who lost in a landslide to Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez in 2022 intends to run in 2024.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Poor air quality just added to the problems homeless people face in New York City
People living on the street were among the most vulnerable to the wildfire smoke that blanketed the city.
Politics
Politics
Some NYC Council members didn’t disclose their free tour of Israel
Conflicts of Interest Board filings show other elected officials have been traveling as well.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Interview: Conquering procurement reform
A discussion with Jennifer Geiling, former executive director of the Nonprofit Resiliency Committee formed in 2016 by Mayor Bill de Blasio
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
City Council goes to D.C. (not because the mayor told them to)
A Q&A with Council Member Justin Brannan on getting more federal funding for asylum-seekers and advocating for expedited work authorizations.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Will Keith Wright pick the right City Council candidate in Harlem?
As the Manhattan Democratic Party leader faces his own reelection, a win by Yusef Salaam could prove Wright’s power after a string of losses.
New York City
Personality
Eric Adams’ friends and family with plush city jobs
The mayor has appointed a number of friends and family members to positions within his administration or city agencies.
Opinion
Opinion