New York City

Politics

NYPD reveals training details and demographics of neighborhood safety teams

The NYPD argues that its new neighborhood safety teams are “not the anti-crime units of old,” but some council members remain unconvinced.

New York City

Politics

The New York City Council session is off to a slow start. Why is that?

Fewer bills have been introduced than in years past, something City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and others attribute to a huge class of new members.

New York City

Politics

As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach

A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.

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

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

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.

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.

Health Care

Policy

Is New York City ready to relax COVID-19 safety measures?

As New York City eases some of its COVID-19 protection measures, health experts and lawmakers look to prepare for future waves.

New York State

Politics

What makes New York vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks?

The federal government has urged local governments and private businesses across the country to step up cybersecurity measures.

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 City Council

Policy

City Council takes step to making open restaurants permanent

A zoning amendment called a “first step” in the process passed easily in the City Council on Thursday.

Ask the Experts

Policy

Is this the year for gig workers in Albany?

We asked experts whether state lawmakers could expand the rights of ride-hailing and delivery drivers after falling short last year.

New York State

Politics

New York’s new unionization movement

Starbucks, newsrooms and farms are some of the places where organizing is beginning to take hold.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Jason Myles Clark steps in to lead Tech:NYC

The new executive director talked about workforce development and championing the city’s tech sector.

New York City

Policy

Eric Adams presents his $98.5 billion budget

The mayor emphasized fiscal discipline in his first preliminary budget – but it’s still pretty huge.

Ask the Experts

Policy

How can New Yorkers return to the office safely?

Workplace health experts weighed in on the best practices companies should be taking to protect in-person employees.

New York City

Policy

What is Midtown’s post-pandemic recovery playbook?

It probably won’t look quite like lower Manhattan’s post-9/11 plan to create a well-rounded neighborhood.

New York City

Politics

Jessica Tisch fined by conflicts of interest board

The former DoITT commissioner has said that she wants to stay in government service.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Can Bitcoin mining become a campaign issue?

Jumaane Williams is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to put a stop to proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.