Emily Swanson, Suhail Bhat, Author at THE CITY

Newbie Cops Get Thrown at Problem Areas, Leading to Rookie Mistakes and Attrition

May 1, 2023, 12:01 p.m.May 1, 2023, 4:07 p.m.

Data analysis by THE CITY shows that certain NYPD precincts have a higher proportion of inexperienced new police officers than others — and that officers tend to receive more complaints at the early stages of their careers.

Subway

Subway Riders Bewail Loss of MTA Twitter Service Alerts

April 28, 2023, 3:59 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

The MTA isn’t going along with Elon Musk’s new price tag for access, leaving some straphangers without the social media information source on their daily commutes.

Hospitals

Mount Sinai Doctors Protest Lower Pay for West Side and Queens Hospitals

April 26, 2023, 8:08 p.m.April 26, 2023, 8:08 p.m.

Even as non-union medical residents at the system’s Upper East Side main hospital get a raise, union — including those at public Elmhurst Hospital — work for less, without a contract.

Harlem

A Dream Demurred: Owner of Langston Hughes’ Home Opts for Quiet Dignity

April 26, 2023, 5:03 a.m.April 26, 2023, 9:51 a.m.

The owner of the legendary poet’s onetime Harlem residence still wants it open to the community — and free from outside control.

How to New York

How to Rename a Street in NYC: The Right Way to Dub Your Block

March 20, 2023, 5:03 a.m.July 10, 2024, 5:39 p.m.

If you’re feeling moved to commemorate a neighborhood hero, this guide’s for you.

The Bronx

Bronx Extends Deadline to Community Boards as They Struggle With Attendance

March 6, 2023, 5:00 a.m.March 6, 2023, 10:35 a.m.

People can apply to the crucial volunteer positions in Spanish now — but no one has actually done so.

State Legislature

Motorists Say E-Z Routinely Racks Up Unfair Fees for Unpaid Tolls

March 1, 2023, 5:00 a.m.March 7, 2023, 1:34 p.m.

Proponents of a state bill already killed three times are still trying to measures to shield drivers from surprise fees and collection agency harassment.