Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Biden finally intervene in the Rikers crisis?
Calls for the president to visit the jail complex underscore criticism that New York has allowed conditions there to deteriorate.
New York State
Politics
Sheldon Silver’s legacy as one of the most notorious “three men in a room”
Silver’s 2015 corruption trial marked the beginning of a cultural shift in Albany that took down his younger counterpart, Andrew Cuomo.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Eric Adams to launch “modified” version of NYPD plainclothes unit
Fulfilling a campaign promise, the New York City mayor laid out plans for the latest iteration of the “anti-crime unit” that was formed in the 1970s.
Health Care
Policy
Language barriers compound COVID-19 challenges among non-English speakers
More than 200 languages are spoken in New York City, making pandemic outreach efforts a monumental task.
Policy
Policy
What the MTA has and hasn’t done to make the subways safer
After Michelle Go’s death, calls for new rider protections have become more urgent.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who are Kathy Hochul’s big donors?
The governor reported a stunning $22 million in campaign donations in five months.
Politics
Bill de Blasio faces political reality by not running for governor of New York
The former New York City mayor says he is devoting post-mayoral life to fighting inequality in New York state.
Transportation
Policy
FAQ on the MTA’s $6 billion federal grant
The payout is being called the “largest federal grant in transit history.”
Education
Policy
Eric Adams clarifies stance on remote learning
The mayor said the city will keep schools open, a day after suggesting he was warming to a remote learning option.
New York City
Politics
Urgency to improve Rikers conditions grows as inmate hunger strike enters Day 6
Advocates on Thursday demanded Mayor Eric Adams step in to improve conditions at a rally outside the jail complex.
New York City
Politics
Adams’ real estate ties called into question after Bronx fire
The mayor’s relationship to the burned building’s landlord, along with his ‘close the door’ directive in the wake of the tragedy, are raising eyebrows.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul: New York’s decreasing COVID-19 case count a ‘glimmer of hope’
The state’s omicron wave appears to be reaching its peak, and surpassing it in New York City, officials said Monday.
Policy
After deadly Bronx fire, will NYC’s self-closing door law be better enforced?
Individual apartment unit doors are not a regular part of inspection protocol, officials said after an open door fueled the fire that left 17 dead in a Bronx high-rise blaze.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s groping charge is officially dismissed
The ex-governor made his first public appearance since resigning from office during the Friday court hearing.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams’ first week: An icy reception from labor, a cozy appearance with Hochul
The mayor continued to build out his staff, boost law enforcement, and practice healthy habits.
New York State
Politics
Jan. 6 insurrection only aligned New York GOP closer to Trump
A year after the Capitol riots, Republicans continue to use Trumpism to their advantage.
Politics
Politics
NYC teachers are stretched thin as COVID-19 surges in schools
More than 14,000 students and staff have tested positive since winter break.
Education
Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists all is well with the UFT amid schools battle
Adams made the declaration days after members of the union filed a lawsuit seeking remote schooling as COVID-19 cases surge.
Health Care
Policy
Doctors say NYC’s omicron wave could end in a matter of weeks
Modeling projections off of London and South Africa, local health experts are hopeful that the variant will peak by mid-January.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo will not be criminally charged for allegedly groping aide
The Albany County District Attorney announced Tuesday it has dropped the case.
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