New York City

Politics

Trump’s tax documents show major discrepancies

The president’s company inflated profit expectations in documents filed to loan lenders – but lowered numbers in documents filed to NYC tax authorities.

Donald Trump

Politics

All the times Michael Bloomberg has considered running for president

The former New York City mayor has been deliberating for more than a decade.

New York State

Politics

All the ways Democrats have tried to obtain Trump’s tax returns

A timeline of the numerous attempts made to procure the president’s well-kept financial records.

New York City

Politics

AOC angers GOP by not stating her opposition to baby-eating

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attempted to pacify a pro-Trump questioner who proposed eating babies. Guess how Republicans reacted?

Policy

Society doesn’t break down with 14th Street closed to cars

On Thursday morning, the city began its experimental transit initiative, preventing all passenger cars – including taxis and ride-hail app vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft – from driving on 14th Street in Manhattan between Third and Ninth avenues, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

New York City

Politics

Giuliani becomes more ensconced in impeachment inquiry

NYC’s former mayor may soon face another subpoena request tied to the White House.

New York City

Politics

Putting Trump’s presidential library on Staten Island is a great idea

It would bring prestige, scholarly resources, and all of Trump’s documents to the borough that loves him.

New York City

Politics

Trump’s mob connections

There’s a reason why Trump’s behavior is so “Mafia-like.”

New York City

Politics

Asbestos in NYC is more common than you think

And the city hasn’t always done a good job of containing it.

New York City

Politics

Rudy Giuliani’s previous meltdowns

From ranting about ferrets to threatening to evict the Brooklyn Museum, the former New York City mayor has always been unpredictable.

New York City

Politics

Should NYC students be excused for Global Climate Strike?

Would they be allowed to cut school to rally for a non-progressive cause?

New York City

Politics

8 completely made-up things Tiffany Cabán is up to

The former Queens DA candidate opened a state campaign account – and now, rumors are swirling.

New York City

Politics

New York’s efforts to snuff out smoking

Cuomo’s flavored e-cigarette ban is the latest in the war on lighting up.

New York City

Opinion

I’m a 9/11 survivor. I still don’t know how these programs can help me.

First responders aren’t the only ones still reeling from the deadly attacks.

New York State

Politics

What Cuomo’s earlier primary date proposal would mean

Progressives might be excited by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to bump up presidential primary voting from late April to February, but there’s a catch: Cuomo also wants to move legislative primaries, which could harm some insurgent candidates.

New York State

Personality

Cuomo’s hot gov summer

From ziplining to going on not one but two(!) fishing trips, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is living his best life this summer.