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New York City
Politics
Protecting NYC 20 years after 9/11
A look at the controversial counterterrorism efforts that reshaped the NYPD and whether it was all worth it.
New York City
Politics
Scott Stringer has always been progressive
Three constants in the New York City comptroller’s career have been his liberal politics, ambition and work ethic.
Transportation
Policy
So when will NYC have congestion pricing?
Biden’s approval of an environmental assessment is a shortcut on the long road to completing the toll project.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Achieving New York’s climate goals will be massively challenging
From retrofitting buildings to finding land for renewable energy projects, the state is in for a few decades of really hard work.
Labor
Policy
NYC’s labor contracts set to expire amid fiscal crisis
The next round of bargaining will be pivotal to the city’s financial recovery.
Labor
Policy
Labor hasn’t found its NYC mayoral candidate yet
If unions coalesce around a candidate, they could resume their traditional role as kingmakers.
Education
Policy
New ideas on how to slow teacher turnover
Focusing on students’ social and emotional issues may help retain teachers in low-income communities.
Education
Policy
How Cuomo repurposed pandemic aid meant for schools
Without federal support for state and local governments, the governor dipped into funds meant for education.
Health Care
Policy
The pandemic revealed the pros and cons of New York's health care system
New York’s hospitals proved resilient, while health care disparities remained.
Health Care
Policy
NY’s murky records mask rising Medicaid costs
The state was quietly busting through its self-imposed Medicaid spending cap – and that was before the pandemic struck.
Transportation
Policy
Can the MTA get back on track without derailing New York’s recovery?
NY’s recovery depends on trimming MTA’s operating budget while maintaining efficient service.
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Transportation
Policy
How Biden’s Amtrak legacy may help advance NY’s transportation agenda
A rail enthusiast in the Oval Office signals hope for more federal aid and transportation funding.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Is DA Eric Gonzalez progressive enough for Brooklyn?
Can the top prosecutor fight crime and police misconduct at the same time?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How Michael Bloomberg bought City Hall
Sabotage. Microtargeting. Mind games. Will the billionaire’s playbook translate to the national stage?
Small Business
Policy
A balancing act in Brooklyn
Brooklyn business improvement districts want to grow their neighborhoods - without spurring gentrification.
New York City
Politics
Are business improvement districts the future of NYC?
BIDs helped end the bad old days. Can they do it again?
