The only thing New York’s mayor likes more than exaggerated fears of crime is sketchy campaign cash.
Eric Adams
Posted inEducation in America
New York City’s Last Dictatorship
After 20 years, New York reconsiders mayoral control of its education system.
Posted inPolitics
Can Progressive New York Revive?
That depends on whether organizing and unity are a match for two incumbents in the pocket of business and one embittered ex-governor.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
New York Wises Up About Rats
Gotham finally discovers trash cans, while other cities get smart.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Energy Insufficiency
With a mission to create green jobs and bring green-energy loans to the poor, BlocPower has gained powerful backers in tech, finance, and government. Where are the results?
Posted inHousing
New York Considers Community Land Trusts
Nonprofit developers are working to get first dibs on transforming multifamily housing developments into real options for rent-burdened New Yorkers.
Posted inPolitics
Altercation: Getting Real on Crime and Punishment
Republicans and New York’s ‘Democratic’ mayor demagogue on the issue, even as many real Democrats fail even to engage it.
Posted inPolitics
Altercation: The Sunday Shows Enable Republican Extremism
TV bookers apparently can’t stop themselves from giving an uncritical platform to anti-democracy demagogues.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Blame Police When They Fail Horribly
New York cops bungled their response to a mass shooter.
