State audit finds room for improvement in NYC’s AI governance
A new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found New York City has only partially implemented 2023 recommendations on how government should use AI.
Immigrant advocates have plans for ONA’s new funding
A new memo from the Care for Immigrant Families coalition recommends expanding emergency deportation defense services.
Lobbyists are still feeling good in Mamdani’s New York
They thought the democratic socialist mayor would send lobbyists to Siberia. They're getting a warmer welcome.
Why is Mamdani suing the City Council?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office sued the City Council over legislation that would give paraprofessionals a one-time pay bump.
Mamdani’s NYPD is still working with Israel
If the NYPD’s boots are laced by the IDF, as the mayor once said, then he’s letting them wear shoes in his house.
Where are the subpoenas Julie Menin touted?
Eight months into her time as speaker, Julie Menin has not issued a subpoena, but she speaks often of beefing up the City Council’s oversight powers.
Council’s pied-à-terre hearing produces many grievances, few answers
The City Council had 11 pages of questions, but the Mamdani administration declined to appear.
Lawmakers push Hochul to backfill cuts for crime victims, child advocacy centers
Demand has outpaced federal aid for crime victims, forcing some rape crisis and child advocacy centers to consider closure.
NYC schools chancellor isn’t giving up on NYC Reads
Kamar Samuels can’t wait for the first day of the new school year, but he’s got a lot of homework already.
Talks underway to settle 9/11 World Trade Center air quality records fight
First responders and survivors may be close to getting answers.