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In Advocating ‘Precision Policing,’ Adams Embraces a Term Police Critics Have Targeted

The de Blasio administration used the term to refer to gang crackdowns, domestic violence response, nuisance abatement, efforts to stop knife violence and more.

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development News

‘He’s a Bit of an Enigma’: What Eric Adams’ Development Record & Housing Plan Tell Us

He’s raised big money from real estate, advocated for lots of development, and approved the majority of development deals he’s considered—with a few important exceptions.

Economy Education Government In Depth Investigations

Andrew Yang Disrupts the Mayor’s Race, But Some of His Ideas Fall Flat

Do his comments on casinos, yeshivas and the teachers union suggest that his campaign has not done its homework?

Economy Government Investigations News

State Budget Proposal Opens Door for Three NYC Casinos

The Senate’s version of the 2021 spending plan fast-tracks the siting process—even as it carves out tax breaks for existing casinos that are struggling—and gives the City Council a voice.

Government Investigations News

Nonprofits Say They’ve Felt a Legal Squeeze from the De Blasio Administration

Parks groups and BIDs believe the city has tried to offload legal liability onto small organizations that are built to rally volunteers and sweep plazas, not battle lawsuits.

In Depth Investigations Justice

The Limits of NYPD Reform: Is it Possible to Control the Police?

After a summer of protest, a number of proposals are circulating to strengthen civilian oversight of the police department. They face calls for more radical measures, doubts about effectiveness and…

Economy Investigations

Fear of Traffic and Crashes as NYers Skip Subway for Cars and Bikes

Driving, cycling and bus usage have all rebounded somewhat since the first two months of the pandemic, but subway and commuter rail ridership remain low.

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

No Longer a ‘Cluster Site,’ But Problems Remain for Tenants

Dead rodents, broken lights and missing smoke detectors are among the issues at one property moved out of the controversial housing program.

Education Health Investigations

Delayed School Start Doesn’t Resolve Worries About Disparities

From school to school and district to district, differing infection rates and resource levels will make for disparate experiences this fall.

Health Investigations

Even After a COVID-19 Vaccine is Approved, Distribution Will Be Challenging

If and when a vaccine becomes available, legislators and health officials will have to decide how to best distribute it across the city, as well as overcome public skepticism.

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