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.
Policy
Policy
The NYPD is way over its overtime budget. Does the department even care?
The New York City Police Department’s commitment to curbing OT spending was met with skepticism at a City Council hearing.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mark Levine talks housing, casinos and the scourge of sidewalk sheds
Mark Levine talks housing, casinos and the scourge of sidewalk sheds
Personality
Personality
New York City tech chief Matt Fraser commands attention
The chief technology officer on the decision to leave behind the Internet Master Plan, why we still haven’t seen the launch of MyCity, and why he’s still bullish on crypto.
Politics
Politics
Why can’t the City Council get the NYPD to show up at a hearing?
Several lawmakers have called for the City Council to use its subpoena power to compel the NYPD to testify following their no-show at a recent hearing.
Policy
Policy
NY lawmakers propose ditching daylight saving changes
Several New York lawmakers would like to see clocks spring forward for the last time this weekend.
Policy
Policy
Dozens of free mobile COVID-19 testing sites to close
New York City Health + Hospitals said they are “rightsizing” their mobile Test to Treat units amid low levels of COVID-19 transmission.
New York City Council
Policy
Adrienne Adams wants New York City to get creative with its staffing crisis
At her State of the City address, the City Council speaker called for expanding programs to get people from the correctional system into civil service jobs.
Policy
Policy
How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?
Gambling companies have their work cut out for them – but getting locals on board is essential to succeeding in New York City.
New York State
Policy
After three years, New York’s fight against COVID-19 slows down
There are still testing sites and information hotlines, but the era of mandates is over.
Policy
Policy
America’s teens are in a mental health crisis. So are New York’s.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a sweeping mental health plan that includes a suicide prevention pilot for New York City youth.
Immigration
Policy
Migrants seeking asylum in New York City are struggling to find lawyers
The limited number of pro bono attorneys who can help are already at capacity.
Politics
Politics
NYC to pilot remote work in tentative city worker contract
The city reached a labor agreement with DC 37, setting the pattern for other municipal workers unions.
New York City Council
Politics
Sunrise Movement makes endorsements for City Council, with an eye to budget ‘no’ votes
Endorsing seven ‘climate champions’ for reelection, Sunrise Movement NYC puts a premium on those who stood against the budget.
Technology
Policy
State comptroller: New York City agencies are using AI without guardrails
An audit by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that New York City lacks “an effective AI governance framework.”
Policy
Policy
New York’s death grip on in-office work is starting to loosen
Amid workforce crises, Eric Adams cracks open the door to “flexible” arrangements and Kathy Hochul invests in a hybrid future.
Personality
Personality
Elon Musk’s controversial history in New York
The Twitter owner is facing a union campaign at Tesla’s Buffalo factory. It won’t be the first challenge he has faced in New York.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New York City leaders want everyone to compost. They don’t all agree on how to get there.
While the Adams administration plans to expand its voluntary residential composting program citywide, council members continue their push for mandatory composting.
Policy
Policy
Repealing the public sector vaccine requirement, New York City leaves COVID-19 mandates behind
The end of the city’s public sector vaccine mandate comes as the federal government prepares a major pandemic policy shift of its own.
Immigration
Politics
New migrant shelter is heated, local pol says, but privacy and other concerns remain
New York City Council members were offered tours of the new emergency relief center at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal several days after it opened.
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