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Budget
Policy
New York City’s November budget update – by the numbers
The city’s in better fiscal shape than expected, and that means more spending.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
Donald Trump
Politics
Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs
On the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayoral candidates each support ‘City of Yes’ the most
Before a pivotal committee vote on the Adams administration’s marquee housing proposal, his rivals are all in – and want to do even more!
NYPD
Politics
Jessica Tisch appointed NYPD commissioner
An alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department.
Education
Policy
1 in 8 NYC public school kids was homeless last school year
That’s a record high of more than 146,000 kids, and the figure is partly driven by a surge of migrants to the city.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan
The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.
Politics
Politics
In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate
State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.
New York State
Politics
New York ballot proposal election results 2024
Prop 1 has been approved by New York voters, enshrining abortion protections in the state constitution.
Personality
Personality
The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer
When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.
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New York City
Politics
NYC Council gets advice on making their Charter Revision Commission seem legit
At an oversight hearing, good government groups warned the council that their commission shouldn’t be politicized – especially following the one the mayor convened over the summer.
Politics
Brooklyn Dems follow up MAGA rally at MSG with call to arms at gala
The resounding theme at the event at Giando on the Water in Williamsburg was to get-out-the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' run for the presidency and New York's role in taking back the House.
Policy
Policy
Dan Garodnick says there’s nothing to fear about City of Yes
The New York City Planning director has explained and explained and explained the housing proposal.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Salamanca outraises Gibson in latest filing in Bronx borough president challenge
The term-limited council member raised more than $50,000 in the most recent cycle, while Gibson brought in about $31,000.
Heard Around Town
Politics
5 takeaways from the latest mayoral fundraising haul
Challengers to Mayor Eric Adams are going full steam ahead on fundraising, as the mayor’s future looks uncertain. So far, Comptroller Brad Lander leads the pack.
Immigration
Updated
Policy
Following the asylum-seeker odyssey: a timeline
Tracking the arrival of migrants bused to New York City from the southern border, from April 2022 to now.
New York City
Personality
How an unexpected player in the fight for affordable housing is making a difference
The New York City Department of Social Services is tackling a suite of housing issues.
Adams probes
Politics
Eric Adams allegedly abused the city’s matching funds program. A City Council member wants him to stop having access to it
No, the mayor didn’t steal $10 million from taxpayers, but his campaign allegedly got some illegal donations matched. The city Campaign Finance Board is assessing how to proceed.
Adams probes
Politics
Eric Adams order lays out what happens if Sheena Wright leaves
The mayor, who pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges on Friday, signed an executive order Thursday explaining what happens if his first deputy mayor position becomes vacant.
