New York State
Politics
How Democrats’ redistricting amendment could give them more power
The proposed state constitutional amendment changes rules for voting on redistricting plans on top of various other provisions.
New York City
Personality
How is NYC doing on accessibility 30 years after the ADA?
A Q&A with Victor Calise, commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus pandemic drives a new wave of hate crimes
Anti-Asian attacks are up as New York City Council defunds hate crime prevention program.
New York State
Politics
Trump’s census order could hurt NY even if ruled unconstitutional
A drawn-out legal battle determining whether undocumented immigrants shouldn’t be considered while allocating congressional districts could create confusion for officials and residents.
New York City
Politics
New York City’s rich history of occupations and protests
Many movements over the years echo the experiences of Occupy City Hall protesters.
New York City
Politics
Mutual aid networks deliver groceries with a side of social change
Neighbors organized to help those impacted by COVID-19 and the recession.
Education
Politics
How should New York reopen schools?
Experts say more federal funding will be needed to implement any plans to open schools safely.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
When to expect the Board of Elections to count absentee ballots
Assembly districts are among the first to get counted.
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits mourn cuts to New York City discretionary funding
Advocates say the cuts will disproportionately affect small grassroots organizations.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The long wait for New York City election results
The Board of Elections has set its timeline to finally start counting absentee ballots.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
How the coronavirus harkens back to another modern epidemic
There are differences between how AIDS emerged compared with the coronavirus. But the faltering government response, disparate health outcomes for people of color and heightened stigma during the coronavirus pandemic harken back to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
NYPD
Politics
The New York Post's most outrageous ‘copaganda’
The New York Post will tell you whatever its police sources say, other facts notwithstanding.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York state legislative primary races to watch
The coronavirus pandemic has added a new variable to contentious races in the June 23 legislative primaries.
NYPD
Politics
Social distancing enforcement is softer in white neighborhoods
Crowds have been gathering on streets outside bars in Manhattan. Weirdly, the cops haven’t beaten them up.
NYPD
Policy
Where could redirected police funding go?
Advocates have pushed for the money to go toward youth initiatives, mental health outreach and more.
New York State
Policy
What will New York’s pandemic response look like in the future?
Previous disasters have inspired policy and structural change.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Is Rep. Eliot Engel the next Joe Crowley?
The Bronx, Westchester congressman looks vulnerable to progressive primary challenger Jamaal Bowman.
Health Care (Archived)
Personality
ThriveNYC director reaches out to isolated New Yorkers
A Q&A with Susan Herman on the mental health impact of the coronavirus, her office’s transparency and telemedicine.
New York City
Policy
What role should police play in New York’s mental health response?
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mental health crisis, and recent turmoil amid protests against police brutality may make it more acute.
Homelessness
Policy
City Council and de Blasio battle over hotels for the homeless
There are concerns about the cost of providing homeless adults with their own rooms – and whether it’s even helpful.
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