NYPD
Policy
The NYPD isn’t the only overspender on overtime. Just the biggest.
Mayor Adams complained people care too much about police department overtime. There’s a reason.
New York City
Policy
Adams backs off full 4% cuts for some agencies in executive budget proposal
It’s not just libraries that will be spared the full breadth of the latest round of budget cuts. Agencies including the Department of Sanitation and Department of Homeless Services face reduced cuts.
Policy
Policy
Why does the NYC Council think there’s more money to spend than Eric Adams?
City Hall and the City Council often have different budget projections – and the council has been more accurate in recent years.
Heard Around Town
Policy
New York City Council progressives call for rent freeze
The Rent Guidelines Board is set to consider another year of price hikes on rent stabilized apartments.
Policy
Policy
NYC health chief warns of “shorter, less healthy lives” without action
A recent report found that average life expectancy declined 4.6 years between 2019 and 2020. But Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said that COVID-19 wasn’t the only driver of those lost years.
Politics
Politics
Big takeaways from first quarter 2023 congressional fundraising
Democratic power brokers raked in the cash while Rep. George Santos barely received any donations.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum
The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.
Policy
Policy
NYPD may be violating police surveillance transparency law
The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD said that the department’s interpretation of the law is ‘contrary to the intent of the POST Act.’
Politics
Politics
Despite DNC loss, Eric Adams maintains reputation as NYC’s cheerleader
Adams’ impassioned bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention ends in disappointment. On to the World Cup.
Policy
Policy
Robot police dogs are back, under Eric Adams
The mayor is reintroducing ‘Digidogs,’ among other new technologies for the NYPD
Ask the Experts
Politics
What should Eric Adams take from the Chicago mayor’s race?
We asked the experts, as they looked ahead to New York City in 2025.
Policy
Policy
On Broadway, New York City’s slow march toward pedestrian-focused streets
Can Mayor Eric Adams match the cityscape legacy of former Mayor Mike Bloomberg?
Heard Around Town
Policy
Adams proposes 4% cuts to city agencies – again
The council and progressives immediately pushed back against the mayor’s latest cost-savings initiative.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council calls for restoring budget cuts, with additional funds for housing, libraries and more
There’s more juice to squeeze out of the city budget, City Council says in preliminary budget response.
Politics
Breaking News
Politics
Trump indicted in Manhattan
A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict the former president for charges related to a hush money payment to a porn star.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Open New York pushes Hochul’s Housing Compact
An incentive-only approach to encourage localities to meet housing creation targets is a “nonstarter,” the pro-development group says.
Policy
Policy
MyCity portal launches with focus on child care benefits
New York City Mayor Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser promised “more to come” for the new city services portal.
Policy
Policy
Closing Rikers would be ‘physically impossible’ at current population, jails boss says
Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina continued to cast doubt on the timeline to house the city’s incarcerated population at borough-based jails by 2027.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Has the real rat czar been here all along?
Mayor Eric Adams shot a video with a city rat expert, while the search for the new role continues.
Politics
Politics
New York Republicans target Bragg ahead of potential Trump indictment
When news dropped that the Manhattan district attorney’s office could bring criminal charges against the former president, New York Republicans took aim at a familiar opponent.
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