“The Long Game”—a Socialist Party’s Struggle for Signatures
The Socialist Workers Party candidates in New York are retreating to New Jersey
Politics & Policy
How Covid Hits Prisons: One Assemblywoman’s Stand
For Carmen De La Rosa, criminal justice reform is personal
The Most Pressing Issue for Incarcerated Women: Sex Abuse and Harassment
Incidents are up 60%—and the City Council wants to know why
On Earth Day, Mayoral Candidates Talk about Sustainability and NYC
In a series of interviews, politicians shared their plans for clean air, zero waste, and open space
That Cannabis Conviction Could Soon Go Away
New Yorkers react to the new legislation that legalizes low levels of marijuana
For the Disabled, Getting Vaccinated Can Be an Obstacle Course
New York City’s vaccine rollout makes an effort, but sometimes falls short of meeting the needs of people with disabilities
De Blasio Weighs In on the Cuomo Controversies
The mayor’s office calls for independent investigations into the governor’s conduct on two fronts
Anti-Asian Hate Draws Fire
“I hope New Yorkers look out for each other,” says one victim
The Future of Black Lives Matter
The founders of the movement talk to NY City Lens
NYPD Surveillance Needs to Be More Transparent, Say Advocates
In January, New Yorkers learned more about the NYPD’s use of a broad range of technologies designed to keep tabs on them. The documents released by the NYPD came as a result of the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act, known as the POST Act, passed by City Council in July. The documents provide detail […]
Five Questions for LaToya Benjamin, Queens City Council Candidate
A southeast Queens native with local and state government experience vies for the District 31 City Council seat
Five Questions for Nancy Martinez, Queens City Council Candidate
A longtime District 31 resident and small business owner is running to represent her community
Five Questions For Nicole Lee, Queens City Council Candidate
An entrepreneur and disability advocate takes her shot
Five Questions for Manny Silva, Queens City Council Candidate
Silva was the chief of staff for former Council member Donovan Richards in District 31. Now he’s running to represent the district himself
At a Conference for African Immigrants, Signs of Hope
A new president’s representatives talk of immigration reform, and the response is enthusiastic
New York City Pols Try to Make Gathering Signatures to Get on Ballot Safer
Five candidates for New York City mayor all agreed on one issue Friday afternoon: getting rid of the process politicians use to gather enough signatures to make it on the ballot amid the COVID-19 pandemic, eliminating face-to-face contact with voters. In a Zoom call Friday, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams hosted a handful of the mayoral […]