New York City
Policy
New Yorkers are scrambling for public restroom access with limited availability
While a new bill would require city departments to identify a new restroom location in every ZIP code, it stops short from ordering their completion.
Education
Policy
On determining NYC class sizes, all eyes turn to Hochul
The state Legislature voted to reduce class sizes to the mayor’s chagrin, and now the governor is facing pressure on all sides.
Policy
Policy
Supporters of noncitizen voting vow to appeal state Supreme Court ruling
After a Staten Island judge ruled that the New York City law violated the state Constitution, advocates remain hopeful.
Education
Policy
NYC is moving almost 5000 school safety agents out of the NYPD. Will that help calm fears about policing in schools?
The city is working on completing the transition by June 2022, leaving the school safety agents under the oversight of the Department of Education.
New York City
Politics
Parents, advocates rally against expansion of family enrichment centers
They said the centers’ ties to New York City’s child welfare system will discourage parents from seeking support.
Politics
Politics
Five years and a transformed New York
Trump’s 2016 presidential victory shocked his home state. We had no idea what we were in for.
Education
Policy
New York City Council considering legislation to lower class sizes
Supporters say the measure would boost the quality of education for students and help mitigate the effects of future health crises.
New York State
Politics
Major findings from the AG’s report into Cuomo’s sexual harassment
Investigators spoke with women who had not previously come forward and corroborated accounts from women who had made accusations publicly.
Health Care
Policy
With business picking up again, what’s the fate of pandemic dining rules?
Customers and business owners want some measures, like outdoor dining, to stay.
Education
Policy
Could the delta variant complicate the coming NYC school year?
Less than 1% of summer classrooms have been impacted by positive cases. Health experts disagree on how schools should handle quarantines.
Personality
Personality
Alexa Avilés is a big-table socialist
The Democratic nominee to rep District 38 on the City Council wants to empower immigrants in Sunset Park.
Nonprofits
Politics
NYC Council approves $4 million for AAPI organizations
The funds are aimed toward a diverse group of New Yorkers facing poverty and barriers to accessing services.
Politics
Politics
What happened to to-go alcohol and how it could come back
Bills to extend the pandemic accommodation haven’t passed.
Education
Politics
Can NYC’s summer school program help make up for a pandemic year?
High demand and a rushed rollout have left some teachers and organizations feeling unprepared for an influx of kids to summer programming.
New York City Council
Politics