City Government

311 Assailed as ‘Epic Failure’ for the Deaf Community

Jan. 27, 2020, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

At Council meeting, Councilmember Fernando Cabrera calls out accessibility issues for hard-of-hearing New Yorkers and non-native English speakers.

Justice

City Scrambling to Get Electronic Monitors for New Bail Rules

Jan. 17, 2020, 4:00 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

Even with new rules in effect, the city is looking at ankle bracelets and apps. Meanwhile, some defendants are being set free, sans monitoring.

People

Bloomberg’s Firm Violated Sick Leave Law He Vetoed as Mayor, but Now s

Jan. 15, 2020, 4:10 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:29 a.m.

The billionaire presidential hopeful’s media company was cited for a policy requiring workers to provide a doctor’s note after one or two sick days.

Government

City Reveals $40 Million Plan of Attack on 2020 Census

Jan. 14, 2020, 11:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

The effort will rely on outreach to traditionally undercounted communities with Congressional representation and federal funding at stake.

Courts

Key Bail Reform Program Is Still Months Away

Jan. 7, 2020, 4:10 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:29 a.m.

“Atlas” promises services to help freed defendants avoid trouble. But with new rules already in effect, no one has been selected to run the program.

People

With $6 Billion State Budget Deficit, Will Cuomo Target NYC?

Jan. 6, 2020, 10:18 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

If history is any indicator, the governor will look to hit the city with social services cuts as ballooning Medicaid costs drive widening budget gap.

Education

Mayor Knew About Delay of Damning Yeshiva Report, Probe Finds

Dec. 18, 2019, 9:40 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

City investigators say City Hall engaged in “political horse trading” during yeshiva review, but de Blasio was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Housing

Another ‘Worst Landlord’ Nod for Troubled Housing Group

Dec. 16, 2019, 9:14 p.m.May 14, 2024, 3:53 p.m.

Tenants and contractor say Northeast Brooklyn Housing Development Corp. owes them big money as it sells buildings through bankruptcy.

Public Safety

311 Tone Deaf on Language Options for Non-Native English Speakers

Dec. 16, 2019, 4:00 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

The city’s complaint and information service offers just six languages, our test found, when the law requires 10.

Government

How Bird-Friendly Building Rules Will Fly in New York

Dec. 10, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 7, 2020, 12:07 p.m.

The City Council is set to make the skyline safer for our feathered friends. Here’s how the law will work for new construction and major renovations.

City Government

311 Assailed as ‘Epic Failure’ for the Deaf Community

City Scrambling to Get Electronic Monitors for New Bail Rules

Bloomberg’s Firm Violated Sick Leave Law He Vetoed as Mayor, but Now s

City Reveals $40 Million Plan of Attack on 2020 Census

Key Bail Reform Program Is Still Months Away

With $6 Billion State Budget Deficit, Will Cuomo Target NYC?

Mayor Knew About Delay of Damning Yeshiva Report, Probe Finds

Another ‘Worst Landlord’ Nod for Troubled Housing Group

311 Tone Deaf on Language Options for Non-Native English Speakers

How Bird-Friendly Building Rules Will Fly in New York

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