Could a Local Tax Fix the Gig Economy?
A group in New York is calling for a fee on all gig-economy transactions in order to provide workers with benefits like paid sick leave.
The N.Y.C. Terror Attack Is Part of a Trend That’s Getting More Difficult to Combat
As attacks become less sophisticated, they are also becoming harder to prevent.
Prioritizing Disaster Recovery Projects Through a Social Resilience Lens
Fostering social cohesion post-emergency is just as important as rebuilding infrastructure stronger.
Can Cities Master Their Garbage With Better Design?
A band of architects and city planners insist that trash shouldn’t be a permanent feature of urban topography.
Self-Driving Vehicle Tests Poised to Begin Next Year in New York City
"Testing in New York will accelerate the timeline to deploying self-driving cars at scale,” according to the CEO of Cruise Automation.
The Problem With Electing Prosecutors
The Manhattan district attorney has come under fire for campaign donations he received—one from Harvey Weinstein's lawyer and others from a Trump family attorney.
WATCH: Crew Destroys Aging Bridge Span in N.Y.C. With Explosives
The Kosciuszko Bridge, connecting Brooklyn and Queens, was erected in an era marked by industrial innovation, ambitious public works projects and historic public mobilizations.
For Some Black Immigrants, Life in Limbo
The number of black immigrants in the U.S. has nearly quadrupled since 1980, to 3.8 million.
36,000 Obsolete Smartphones at the Center of NYPD Procurement Mess
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Feds call Denver ordinance “dangerous”; major IT upgrades in San Francisco; and water pressure busts pipes in booming N.C. town.
A Skeptical N.Y.C. Mayor Casts Doubts on Governor's Congestion-Pricing Proposal
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | A Conn. city may prohibit pedestrian cellphone use in crosswalks; Colo. new autonomous vehicle pilot for construction zones; and Wyo. governor applauds Trump executive order on environmental review.
New York City Guarantees a Lawyer to Every Resident Facing Eviction
The new law protecting low-income tenants is the first in the nation.
Will New York Stop Arresting People for Evading Subway Fares?
The practice has its roots in “broken windows”-style policing.
N.Y.C. Department of Education Worker Fined for Mining Bitcoins on His Work Computer
It takes a lot of time and processing power to actually make any money from bitcoin mining.
Do Driverless Cars Need Their Own Roads Around Manhattan?
A concept for AV expressways promises to reduce travel times, but falls into an old trap of car-centric planning.
In New York City, Bike Share Is Faster Than Cabs When It Matters
As the city strives to cut carbon emissions, backseat travelers should know when there’s a quicker, cleaner route.
Schumer: Trump Plan to Slash Anti-Terror Funds N.Y.C. Relies On ‘Makes Absolutely No Sense’
Also in our State and Local Memorial Day Weekend Digest: Near fisticuffs for lawmakers at the Texas State Capitol; Virginia may expand its DNA crime database; and Phoenix fixes its unenforceable lobbying rules.
The Main Reason Americans Are Ditching New York And Flocking to Cowboy Land
You can now get cortados in downtown Dallas—and maybe a job, too.
How Resilient Cities Need to Plan for an Influx of Migrants
Urban areas internationally will assume another 2.5 billion refugees and internally displaced persons by 2050, and few of them are ready.
New York City's Wi-Fi Kiosks Now Include a 'Yelp for Social Services'
The move targets New Yorkers who stand to benefit most from the LinkNYC network in the first place.
‘Charging Bull’ Artist Doesn’t Like ‘Fearless Girl’ Staring Down His N.Y.C. Masterwork
Mayor Bill de Blasio responds to the sculptor’s outrage.
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