New York City’s Municipal Staffing Shortage Won’t Solve Itself
A new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander offers recommendations to address hiring and retention issues, including appointing a chief talent officer.
Rat Czar Isn’t the Only Weird Government Job in New York City
The city drew attention for its job-posting with a salary up to $170,000 a year, seeking someone to take the lead combatting rats. But the rodent chief wouldn't be the only intriguing or bizarre position on the Big Apple's public sector payroll.
New York City Agencies to Involuntarily Admit More Severely Mentally Ill People for Evaluations
Mayor Eric Adams clarified that people do not have to be a danger to themselves or others to receive help.
New York City Will Cut Some of Its 21,000 Vacant Government Positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Could Tech Workers do Peace Corps-like Stints for New York City?
Announcing a new legal fellows program to help address a shortage of city lawyers, Mayor Eric Adams said he wants other industries to loan employees to municipal government.
New York City Council Staff Won’t Give Up Hybrid Work Without a Fight
The council staff’s union sent a petition to Speaker Adrienne Adams calling for continued hybrid work flexibility, which is set to end on Oct. 31.
Curbside Composting Program Billed as Nation's Biggest Gets Underway
New York City launched the collection program for waste like food scraps and yard debris in Queens. The city's sanitation department is relying on a range of tactics to get buy-in from residents.
Overwhelmed With Migrant Arrivals, NYC has Planned Tent Shelter to be Built in a Bronx Flood Zone
Road leading to the isolated Orchard Beach parking lot has been dubbed by locals “Lake Orchard.”
A Plan to Connect Public Housing Residents to Free Broadband
New York City's “Big Apple Connect” calls for more than 200 developments owned by the city’s housing authority to connect 300,000 residents to high-speed internet by the end of 2023.
Strategies for Solving Homelessness Across the US
A look at how communities are making progress helping people who are homeless.
GOP Governors Bus Migrants to Blue Cities, but Many Exit in Red States
Many migrants sent to Washington, D.C., and New York are disembarking before they arrive.
Technology to Limit Speeds on New York City Fleet Vehicles
The city is piloting intelligent speed assistance technology on 50 of its vehicles across nine agencies to prevent cars from going over posted speed limits.
NYC’s Public Spaces are Becoming Increasingly Hostile Towards Homeless People
Limited seating, or a lack of it, in places like Penn Station, don’t make the city’s affordability problem go away.
The Nation’s Most Ambitious Train Station Renovation Projects
New York City is looking at a major rail station makeover. But around the country, other noteworthy projects were completed in recent years or are now in the works.
Texas Governor Escalates Feud with NYC Mayor by Sending Buses of Migrants to City
The move follows New York City Mayor Eric Adams' refusal to accept Gov. Greg Abbott’s invitation to visit the Texas border towns where migrants are crossing into the U.S.
A Mayor Defends the Use of His ‘Secret’ Office Away From City Hall
New York City Mayor Eric Adams downplayed a report revealing the workspace, housed in high-rise building, saying he'd only been there four times.
New Yorkers Are Scrambling For Public Restroom Access With Limited Availability
New legislation would require city departments to identify a new restroom location in every ZIP code, but stops short from ordering their completion.
NYC Fire Department Calls for Help to Prevent Doxing
The department is looking for cybersecurity services to help it protect its employees from having personally identifiable information exposed.
Can New York Court and Regulate the Crypto Industry at the Same Time?
Some state lawmakers are making enemies in the cryptocurrency industry as New York City Mayor Eric Adams tries to woo it.
What To Know About NYC’s B-HEARD Mental Health Crisis Response Teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
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