New York City

Cuomo and de Blasio

This Is the Real Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party This Is the Real Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party

It’s not Bernie vs. Hillary, as the media would have it. It’s de Blasio vs. Cuomo.

Jul 16, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

NYPD Spying

Despite the Settlement Talks, Don’t Expect the NYPD to Stop Spying on Muslims Despite the Settlement Talks, Don’t Expect the NYPD to Stop Spying on Muslims

Mayor de Blasio’s break with Bloomberg on surveillance is far from clean.

Jul 6, 2015 / Matt Sledge

New York Nation Day Proclamation

Mayor Bill de Blasio Declares July 6, 2015, ‘Nation Day’ Mayor Bill de Blasio Declares July 6, 2015, ‘Nation Day’

New York’s mayor has excellent taste.

Jul 5, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / The Editors

Out in the Night

Black Women Vilified as a ‘Lesbian Wolf Pack’ Speak for Themselves in a New Film Black Women Vilified as a ‘Lesbian Wolf Pack’ Speak for Themselves in a New Film

Out in the Night tells the story of the New Jersey Four, women who faced felony charges after defending themselves against an attacker.

Jul 2, 2015 / Dani McClain

Protest at the New York Public Library, March 11, 2014.

Patience and Fortitude Patience and Fortitude

Scott Sherman’s masterful history of the fight to save the NYPL.

Jul 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella

Zephyr Teachout

Will Zephyr Teachout Run for Office Again? Will Zephyr Teachout Run for Office Again?

The anti-corruption crusader says we’re in a “once-in-a-century democratic crisis” that demands new leadership.

Jul 2, 2015 / Feature / William D. Cohan

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

As protesters camp out in Albany to demand better protections for renters, lawmakers cop out on their consituents with a lukewarm rent regulation agreement.

Jun 25, 2015 / Breaking News / Sarah Jaffe

Fast Food Wages

What Fast-Food Workers Are Fighting For What Fast-Food Workers Are Fighting For

The New York State Labor Department’s fast food Wage Board this week showed why a pay raise can’t come soon enough for fast food workers.

Jun 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The High Line, Manhattan

Another City Another City

A cruel economics of forced mobility is the new planning mantra of New York City.

Jun 17, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

NYC rent regulation protest

How to Dump Tenants and Make a Fortune How to Dump Tenants and Make a Fortune

The chaotic, abusive process through which New York City landlords turn affordable housing into luxury apartments.

Jun 11, 2015 / Feature / DW Gibson

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