Civic Newsroom

What Is a District Leader? Your Guide to New York’s ‘Micro Elected Officials’

April 21, 2022, 11:53 a.m.June 11, 2024, 2:47 p.m.

They’re volunteer positions with a history in patronage politics. Today, district leaders influence who can be judges, poll workers and of each borough’s county committee.

City Council

Council Get Cash Boost for Office Rent as Voter Services Lag in Pandemic

April 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m.April 6, 2022, 7:20 p.m.

Speaker Adrienne Adams will use the Council’s central fund to pay rent at ’ district offices, freeing up money to dedicate to staff and the community.

How to New York

Know Your Rights With the NYPD’s New ‘Neighborhood Safety Teams’

March 21, 2022, 8:36 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 2:32 p.m.

The street-crime police units are back under Mayor Adams with a new name. Officials say they will be looking for guns in 30 precincts. Can you record them on your phone? Do they have to provide ID? We answer these questions and more.

The Open Newsroom

Get Your Rent Questions Answered on Monday, March 21

March 15, 2022, 5:45 p.m.March 15, 2022, 5:47 p.m.

THE CITY’s Open Newsroom for an off-the-record conversation with housing experts as we talk about rent hikes, ERAP, evictions and more.

How to New York

More Money? Pushy Landlord? Your Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Questions Answered

March 7, 2022, 8:10 p.m.May 14, 2024, 3:45 p.m.

The backlog is thousands deep, and even those who got approved for funds have hit snags. Here’s your ERAP update from THE CITY’s Rent Updates newsletter.

How to New York

Hit By Soaring Con Ed Bills? Here’s What You Can Do About It

Feb. 22, 2022, 7:05 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 2:50 p.m.

More than 400,000 customers in the New York City area are at least two months behind on their bills. Here’s some quick info that may help if you’re one of them.

How to New York

Who’s Watching the Powerful: The Bureaus Tasked With Keeping Officials in Check

Feb. 17, 2022, 11:36 a.m.May 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m.

A number of agencies, boards and committees look out for corruption and malfeasance in municipal life but their investigation and enforcement powers vary.

How to New York

Hochul Drops Mask-or-Vax Mandate. What Does That Mean for New Yorkers?

Feb. 9, 2022, 2:31 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 2:51 p.m.

New York state will no longer require proof of vaccination or mask wearing at indoor businesses and venues, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday, easing some pandemic restrictions as COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to plunge. Citing a 94% statewide drop in positive COVID cases from December and a 63% drop in hospitalizations from last month, […]

Utilities

Surging Con Ed Bills Leave New Yorkers With Electric Burns

Feb. 9, 2022, 11:02 a.m.Feb. 9, 2022, 12:59 p.m.

Households in New York City are seeing big spikes in what they’re being charged this month, even though many aren’t using significantly more juice. We explain why, and what you can do.

Civic Newsroom

The Big Stories of 2022: What We’re Keeping an Eye On

Jan. 4, 2022, 3:30 p.m.Jan. 4, 2022, 3:57 p.m.

New York gets a new mayor, a fresh City Council, new political district lines and a bunch of regulations for legal weed. Here’s what the headlines might be about in the new year.

Civic Newsroom

What Is a District Leader? Your Guide to New York’s ‘Micro Elected Officials’

Council Get Cash Boost for Office Rent as Voter Services Lag in Pandemic

Know Your Rights With the NYPD’s New ‘Neighborhood Safety Teams’

Get Your Rent Questions Answered on Monday, March 21

More Money? Pushy Landlord? Your Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Questions Answered

Hit By Soaring Con Ed Bills? Here’s What You Can Do About It

Who’s Watching the Powerful: The Bureaus Tasked With Keeping Officials in Check

Hochul Drops Mask-or-Vax Mandate. What Does That Mean for New Yorkers?

Surging Con Ed Bills Leave New Yorkers With Electric Burns

The Big Stories of 2022: What We’re Keeping an Eye On

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