Government The Mayor’s Message: A Look Back at De Blasio’s States of the City A review of the mayor’s four previous annual addresses finds ideas that lived and others that died, common themes and changes of emphasis. Watch videos and read transcripts!ByJarrett MurphyFebruary 13, 2018Share PostTwitterFacebookEmailLink9 minRead timeRead more
In Depth Investigations Justice NYC’s Immigration Court Erodes Accommodations for Children Without Attorneys The changes inside New York City’s immigration court reflect problems in courthouses nationwide.ByDavid BrandFebruary 13, 2018Share PostTwitterFacebookEmailLink28 minRead timeRead more
Housing and Homelessness The Big Empty: Stringer & City Argue Over Math of Vacant Lots The comptroller says tens of thousands of units of affordable housing could be built on land the city controls. But HPD says that’s a hollow argument.ByGreis TorresFebruary 13, 2018Share PostTwitterFacebookEmailLink5 minRead timeRead more
In Depth UrbaNerd: Where NYC’s Fires Were in 2017 FDNY responded to 41,000 fires in 2017. The city did not burn evenly, however: Some community districts saw four times as many fires as others.ByJarrett MurphyFebruary 13, 2018Share PostTwitterFacebookEmailLink6 minRead timeRead more