The New York, Brooklyn and Queens library systems are pushing for a boost in funding to keep up with the rising cost of books—and of complying with new rules around wages and healthcare.
Elvin Garcia did not get the City Council seat for which he ran. But, as he writes in this op-ed, he did gain a new respect for the people of the Bronx, for the capacity of established leaders to change and for the need to reform New York’s voting system.
Eric Koch, former aide to Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito talks about her rise to power, her approach to the job and what awaits the next person to get the big job.
The City Planning Commission listened to passionate testimony regarding the proposed Jerome Avenue rezoning.
Dueling endorsements, accusations of bigotry and a debate over old rap lyrics have characterized the contest between incumbent Eric Ulrich and challenger Michael Scala in a district covering Howard Beach, Ozone Park and part of the Rockaways.
In our final ‘you ask, they answer’ feature, four Council candidates weigh in.
Newspapers and progressive organizations are getting behind Brian Cunningham in his bid to unseat incumbent Councilmember Mathieu Eugene.
From the race for mayor to the contests for Council, from borough president to district attorney, be it a judicial race or the run for a vacant state legislative seat, we’ve got it covered.
Plus, Councilmembers kneel in protest and a look at Bo Dietl’s campaign promises.
