In a time of growing concern over government ethics, the Conflict of Interest Board wants more investigative authority—but not more publicity. Much of its work is confidential.
As tabloids celebrate an on-time state budget, a look at what one budget cut at the city level will mean: fewer childcare slots, less school prep for kids and a tough choice for their working parents.
Advocates, hoping Gov. Cuomo will back a cap on rent for people in AIDS housing, say research shows that shelter saves lives and reduces government expenditures.
A history of the philosophical battle between Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs, told by an author who, wisely, took it personally.
A look at the policy questions that campaign 2010 didn’t answer
Is the city’s failure to plan a plan for failure?
Lomex. Robert Moses. Westway. Jane Jacobs. What New York’s planning past tells us about its future.
Third time’s the charm for the bill, which requires detailed reporting on school crime, arrests, suspensions and expulsions.
The New York City schools chancellor is stepping down. Here’s a look at some of the battles he stepped into during his time at Tweed.
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