Diaz opens 2021 campaign account

Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. has opened a 2021 campaign account, an early concrete move in his expected run for New York City mayor.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 15, 2018

Talking transit with Trottenberg

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 14, 2018

Four takeaways from de Blasio’s State of the City

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out a plan for revitalizing democracy in his 2018 State of the City address.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 13, 2018

NYC public employees need paid parental leave

Mothers and fathers both should have time with their newborns.

• By Ben Kallos and Antonio Reynoso
• February 11, 2018

A short-lived shutdown, Howe he did it and no NYCHA apology

The top political headlines, from New Yorkers' role in the short-lived federal shutdown to the latest in the Joe Percoco trial.

• By Grace Segers and Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 9, 2018

To reduce Manhattan storefront vacancies, fix commercial rent tax

NYC should tax empty storefronts to incentivize occupancy

• By J.G. Collins
• February 8, 2018

Shola Olatoye deserves our support

The knives are out for NYCHA Chairwoman Shola Olatoye, but as one of the most accomplished and effective public servants in New York City, she deserves support.

• By Hazel N. Dukes
• February 7, 2018

Tale of the tape: Johnson & Johnson

Both men have led important legislative bodies. Both have earned reputations for arm-twisting behind the scenes. And the two even share a last name. So how do New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson compare otherwise?

• By Jonathan Lentz
• February 6, 2018

The crime wave that wasn’t

Crime goes down without aggressive policing. Thank the strong economy.

• By Edward Stringham
• February 6, 2018

The Shola must go on

Why de Blasio is standing by embattled NYCHA chief Shola Olatoye.

• By Aaron Short
• February 5, 2018

Exclusive: Johnson fills out senior leadership

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is staffing up.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 2, 2018

Barron falls again as council names borough chairs

New York City Councilmen Antonio Reynoso and Mark Treyger were elected co-chairs of the Brooklyn delegation.

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 31, 2018

Exclusive: Bill aims to block corrupt politicians from city office

New York City Council members Ritchie Torres and Francisco Moya are introducing a bill that would ban corrupt politicians from seeking city office, hoping to prevent candidates like Hiram Monserrate from ever running again.

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 30, 2018

Why it’s still up to Cuomo to fix the subway

Congestion pricing requires legislation, but it's still Cuomo's MTA.

• By John Raskin
• January 30, 2018

Andy Byford reformed transit in Toronto. Can he do it in NYC?

New York City's new transit chief innovated in Toronto. His new home could use some of that.

• By Jonathan English
• January 29, 2018

How to prepare New Yorkers to benefit from Amazon

New York City is a finalist for Amazon's second headquarters. The Center for an Urban Future lays out how the city can make sure locals get their share of the jobs created if the company comes to New York.

• By Jonathan Bowles and Matt A.V. Chaban
• January 25, 2018

Why NYC should hope it loses Amazon's HQ2 sweepstakes

The case against Amazon for the Big Apple is easy: Just look at what has happened to Seattle. Antipathy to Amazon has palpably grown during the two years I’ve lived there, as Amazon’s vertiginous growth has made Seattle the country’s largest company town and fueled Seattle’s status as the fastest growing city in the U.S.

• By Gregory Scruggs
• January 24, 2018

Trump is from New York City, but you can’t tell from his policies

Bill de Blasio is boycotting a planned meeting with President Donald Trump because despite Trump's New York City roots, his administration isn't pursuing an urban agenda.

• By Grace Segers
• January 24, 2018

And the Grammys go to ... New York City!

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 22, 2018

NYC should clear crosswalks after snowstorms. Here’s how.

• By Paul Steely White
• January 10, 2018