Policy
Can New York lead the nation on antitrust enforcement?
New legislation could allow New York to take more aggressive action against companies allegedly engaging in anti-competitive behavior than it’s currently able to under federal antitrust laws.
New York City
Policy
Can NY learn from 9/11 on COVID-19 disability benefits?
The state may expand disability benefits and workers compensation to those still suffering from COVID-19.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Should police respond to mental health calls?
The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.
Housing
Policy
Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action
The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.
Personality
Personality
NYC restaurateurs plead for indoor dining
An industry leader asks why city restaurants can’t follow the same rules as upstate eateries.
Labor
Policy
Will gig workers be classified as employees?
Gig workers have been on the frontlines during the pandemic, but their fight for more employment benefits still continues.
Policy
How the MTA’s doomsday cuts threaten riders with disabilities
Along with massive service and workforce cuts, elevator installations and on-demand paratransit is on the MTA’s chopping block if federal funding doesn’t come through.
Education
Policy
Remote learning challenges will likely continue in New York
Students left behind in the spring face the same technology issues this fall.
Technology
Policy
City Council extends crackdown on delivery apps
New York City will continue to cap fees paid to the likes of Grubhub and Postmates.
New York City
Policy
City Council considers amending chokehold criminalization law
The council is planning to introduce the legislation Thursday following outcries from the NYPD and police unions.
New York City
Policy
Carmageddon is nigh
If commuters all take to their cars – or even just stay home – the MTA is doomed.
Transportation
Policy
Will Trump let congestion pricing happen?
New York needs the revenue from Central Business District tolling more than ever, but it’s unlikely to stay on schedule.
New York City
Politics
The end of the Bronx boys’ club
Female insurgents have the potential to completely reshape the foundation of the borough’s politics.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s 2020 congressional primary election results
Jamaal Bowman, Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres all celebrate landmark victories.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio announces quarantine checkpoints
Sheriffs will stop cars at bridges and tunnels leading into New York City.
New York State
Personality
How far left are New York’s rookie Democrats?
June’s primary was a grand slam for progressive newcomers.
Labor
Policy
Gig workers rights inch forward during pandemic
Uber, Lyft drivers score victory to be paid unemployment benefits.
New York City
Politics
Congress is getting more diverse. Now its caucuses could too.
Why Ritchie Torres wants to be the first member of both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
New York City
Politics