New York City
Politics
Do New York City’s outreach efforts lessen street homelessness?
Experts say many homeless people deliberately avoid city shelters.
New York City
Politics
Should the NYPD be able to use the city’s DNA database?
The pros and cons of New York City’s controversial collection of genetic data.
New York State
Politics
David Koch’s influence in New York politics
The local impact from one of the state Republicans’ top funders.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How to get to ‘50 by 30’
Is New York on pace to generate half its electricity from renewables by 2030?
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Republicans for Cuomo are still quietly for Cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has moved to the left, but supporters of his who were members of a Republicans for Cuomo group don’t seem to mind.
New York City
Policy
The elected officials opposing the four new jails to replace Rikers
New York City has proposed to build four new jails to replace Rikers in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City
Policy
Why AMI are the three most controversial letters in New York housing policy
An explainer on New York City's area median income, and what it means for affordable housing.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What has JCOPE actually done?
JCOPE has been blasted by Cuomo’s gubernatorial rivals. Should it be replaced?
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Diagnosing Central Brooklyn’s health care needs
Central Brooklyn is a "hospital desert" according to Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.
Technology
Policy
Brooklyn Tech Triangle sees continued growth
With record-high employment numbers, Brooklyn has become a tech haven.
New York City
Politics
The arrest record of New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams
The arrest record of New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The projects transforming Queens
Queens has rarely garnered as much attention as neighboring Manhattan or Brooklyn, but it is increasingly becoming a destination. Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest projects in the borough.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Cynthia Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration in this week's headlines.
Policy
LGBT veterans struggle under dishonorable discharge status
The process to update military discharge status takes 10 to 18 months.
New York State
Policy
Despite expansion, inconsistent access to veteran treatment courts
New York legislation would allow referral of cases to problem-solving veteran treatment courts across jurisdictions.
New York City
Policy
American Legion and VFW posts burdened by fines
Lawmakers propose warning period for building violations at veteran facilities.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s latest scandal: widespread juvenile lead poisoning
NYCHA now admits to having far more children with elevated lead poisoning blood levels.
New York State
Politics
Sean Patrick Maloney spins tampons into political gold
Sean Patrick Maloney’s office was denied use of public funds for female hygiene products. He knew what to do next.
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