Prioritizing Elevated Tracks in MTA’s Five-Year Plan for Improved Transportation
The MTA's latest five-year plan for transit upgrades is focusing on the critical structures that support the city's subway lines, particularly the 61 miles of outdoor tracks above ground. With a proposed $68.4 billion...
One Simple Fix to Save American Democracy: Listen Now
Venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk recently appeared on a podcast to discuss his new book, "Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy." In the book,...
Security Firm Owned by Deputy Mayor Banks Lands No-Bid City Contracts
A security company previously owned by Deputy Mayor Philip Banks has secured a $150-million contract with the city Housing Authority. The Adams administration has approved this company, Overwatch Services, to qualify for no-bid security...
Police Complaint Panel Faces Challenges Due to Member Shortage.
The city's primary independent police oversight agency is facing challenges due to a shortage of board members, including the vacant chair position. The Civilian Complaint Review Board currently has five board openings, leading to...
NYPD Embraces New Beginnings and Opportunities this Fall
Good Monday afternoon in New York City, where the greenway through Morningside Heights is closed for a bit. Here's what else is happening:Timothy Pearson, a top aide to Mayor Eric Adams currently under federal...
Former Rikers Correction Officer Cleared of Charges in 2022 Detainee Death
A former Rikers Island correction officer will not be facing charges in connection with the death of an incarcerated individual in 2022. The New York City Department of Correction policy was violated by the...
Decrease in Bus Fare Evasion Following MTA Crackdown
MTA officials revealed on Monday that their recent crackdown on bus fare evasion is showing positive early results. Interim NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow shared that paid ridership increased by 4.6% on routes where...
Increasing Number of Mental Health Calls Directed to NYPD Alternative, Yet Police Remain Primary...
An increasing number of 911 calls involving individuals experiencing mental health crises are now being directed to B-HEARD, a program in NYC that dispatches teams of social workers and emergency medical technicians instead of...