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Access
Track the action in Albany May 3, 2013 By Alyssa Katz , Beth Morrissey & Michael Sullivan City Council loosens NYPD grip on crime data April 25, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Maura R. O'Connor VIDEO: Parks performers brace for city crackdown April 15, 2013 By Alexis Morgan PLUTO out of orbit April 2, 2013 By Beth Morrissey New York’s data deluge begins March 7, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Fixing the numbers March 4, 2013 By Gregory Barber & Maura R. O'Connor Civic web news pioneer retools for 2013 February 25, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou INTERACTIVE: How to pay a $4.5 billion bill February 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Comptroller opens Checkbook 2.0 January 23, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz City political campaigns could become members-only affairs January 17, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Bold campaign spending rules in the spotlight January 15, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Digging deeper into Westchester’s gun permit data January 15, 2013 By Alyssa Katz & Michael Sullivan How we farmed the numbers on fruit and veggie origins November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier & Michael Sullivan Sandy’s monstrous math problem November 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Leaner government storm response one year after Irene October 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Council to Board of Elections: Poll yourselves together October 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz How we mapped NYPD summonses across the city: Part II October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor City Council grades mayor’s report card September 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz City Council ‘participatory budgeting’ to expand September 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Between the lines September 12, 2012 By Beth Morrissey
Arts
Attorney General
Authorities
Beyond Zuccotti
Occupy Water Street April 18, 2013 By Allison Maier The $21 million sidewalk: Putting a price tag on privately owned public spaces April 5, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar & Michael Keller Behind closed gates: Inaccessible ‘public spaces’ November 9, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar & Michael Keller Privately owned, publicly treasured: Your favorite hidden spaces November 2, 2011 By Michael Keller & Yolanne Almanzar POPS stars = You October 21, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar Rate New York City’s privately owned public spaces October 19, 2011 By Michael Keller & Yolanne Almanzar Parade for privately owned spaces occupies midtown October 17, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar Uptown, ‘public’ parks remain off limits October 3, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar
Borrowing
Breakable bonds leave city a winner in smoking slowdown February 6, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World City construction projects switch to fast track October 17, 2012 By Allison Maier MTA vows ‘full recovery’ of funds lost in LIBOR scandal September 11, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Hospital troubles leave taxpayers on hook to pay back state loans May 22, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Water rate hike on the horizon — again March 29, 2012 By Jeff Green The Daily Q: What does MTA budget deal mean for riders and taxpayers? March 28, 2012 By Michael Keller Wall Street’s share of the state’s tax bond business December 23, 2011 By Alexander Hotz How New York State borrows billions against your paycheck, out of public view December 23, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe
Bronx
Yes, we have no (local) strawberries February 18, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou & Keith Collins Free market January 17, 2013 By Allison Maier Can 15,000 trucks be good neighbors? December 17, 2012 By Allison Maier How we farmed the numbers on fruit and veggie origins November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier & Michael Sullivan Missing the market November 27, 2012 By Allison Maier And the race goes on (slowly) October 31, 2012 By Beth Morrissey City nursing homes suffer painfully high rate of bedsores June 7, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Hospital troubles leave taxpayers on hook to pay back state loans May 22, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Bronx ministry lures addicts from Puerto Rico aloft promise of salvation May 10, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar & Alexander Hotz State judiciary vows to reverse troubled Bronx criminal court merger April 5, 2012 By Alice Brennan School construction budgets lag need for new seats, Council told March 27, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Where Albany legislators drew (and redrew) district lines March 13, 2012 By Michael Keller The Daily Q: How long does it take for a criminal case to go to trial? February 27, 2012 By Alice Brennan Bronx cop on trial for false testimony in marijuana bust February 21, 2012 By Alice Brennan FreshDirect rings up deal to expand in New York City February 7, 2012 By Anna Irrera Rangel ridicules proposals to shift his district out of Manhattan January 30, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Trump golf deal leaves city responsible for Bronx landfill cleanup January 19, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: How far off course does Trump’s golf course deal fly? January 9, 2012 By Alice Brennan Promised Bronx park overhaul a year late and counting December 15, 2011 By Nathaniel Herz Rite of autumn: Community boards play budget lottery November 2, 2011 By Alexander Hotz
Brooklyn
Minus desks, internet and phones, Coney Island school reopens January 8, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Undeterred by Sandy, Coney Island adult home aims to expand December 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Long lines for Coney Island’s most popular attraction: food aid November 20, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Five hyperlocal NYC groups seeking Sandy relief funds November 19, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Gowanus floodwaters nontoxic, feds say (UPDATED) November 11, 2012 By Allison Maier Coney Island public housing awaits aid November 3, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Coney Island copes November 2, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Red Hook Houses residents resist evacuation orders, some with regret October 31, 2012 By Gianna Palmer New York Aquarium inundated; baby walrus safe October 30, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Brooklyn West Indians shrug at storm’s fury October 29, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor A different sort of court October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Small spending makes big difference for pollution cleanup in Williamsburg August 21, 2012 By Allison Maier Project to reclaim city-owned spaces expands to Manhattan and Queens June 14, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar City nursing homes suffer painfully high rate of bedsores June 7, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Hospital troubles leave taxpayers on hook to pay back state loans May 22, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe The NYPD’s hottest stop-and-frisk spots May 18, 2012 By Alice Brennan Loft tenants call on Vito Lopez to close eviction loophole April 24, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Housing official Wendell Walters pleads guilty in bribery scheme March 23, 2012 By Alice Brennan A legal battle ahead for Brooklyn Senate seat? March 21, 2012 By Alice Brennan Where Albany legislators drew (and redrew) district lines March 13, 2012 By Michael Keller
Budget
City Council spotlights massive backlog in veterans’ benefits April 22, 2013 By Curtis Skinner State spending remains hidden from public view April 9, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz VIDEO: Bringing you into power March 15, 2013 By Chelsey Luger & The New York World City investigates overpayment to contractors’ private pensions March 5, 2013 By Hollie Slade INTERACTIVE: How to pay a $4.5 billion bill February 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey What fees are going up in this year’s city budget? January 31, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Gulf Coast collected billions from flood insurance, repays with ‘no’ votes for Sandy January 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Nathaniel Herz City Council ‘participatory budgeting’ to expand September 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer How will taxi roadblock affect the city budget? June 6, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Youth jobs program cuts leave applicants facing tough odds May 14, 2012 By Isha Soni Federal aid cuts worsen New York City budget woes May 9, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar & Alexander Hotz How much of New York City’s budget comes from Washington? May 7, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Mayor holds firm on budget cuts to child care, fire companies May 3, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Schools fight dominates record spending on lobbying April 16, 2012 By Alice Brennan & Curtis Skinner Child services chief says youngest kids’ care must be funding priority April 4, 2012 By Neha Tara Mehta The Daily Q: How much money does NYC really lose on Census undercount? April 2, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe New hires delayed, the Fire Department runs on overtime March 7, 2012 By Michael Copley The Daily Q: Do weeks of City Council budget hearings make a difference? March 6, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: What does a no-snow winter mean for the city budget? February 21, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Liu aspires to ‘most financially transparent government’ in the nation February 16, 2012 By Alexander Hotz
Campaign 2013
Campaign Finance
Small donors flock to Liu campaign May 3, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Mysterious money March 27, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Council prepares to trump mayor on political-influence law March 12, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Mayoral candidate can accept contributions over city limit — for now February 26, 2013 By Beth Morrissey What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World The mayoral money game January 24, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Campaign fundraiser gets gig at Thompson-tied Battery Park City Authority January 22, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz City political campaigns could become members-only affairs January 17, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Bold campaign spending rules in the spotlight January 15, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Campaign Finance Board fires back at City Council January 11, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Governor raises stakes in campaign finance reform bid January 9, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Could 2013 be the year… December 19, 2012 By The New York World Ex-Councilmember hit with $200k bill from Campaign Finance Board November 15, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz The high cost of winning (and losing) November 14, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Declarations of independent spenders November 5, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Bloomberg’s Maine man October 21, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Queens congressional race has a clear cash winner October 17, 2012 By Jeff Morganteen Real estate big blankets state Senate races with contributions September 12, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Unpacking campaign bundlers August 9, 2012 By Beth Morrissey The campaign finance loophole developers love August 7, 2012 By Beth Morrissey
City Council
Ex-Councilmember hit with $200k bill from Campaign Finance Board November 15, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Declarations of independent spenders November 5, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Missing members on new city banking board October 23, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz City Council ‘participatory budgeting’ to expand September 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Proposed city registry would leash animal abusers September 13, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Which City Council candidates already qualify for public campaign matching funds? July 19, 2012 By Beth Morrissey What impact have ‘responsible banking’ laws had elsewhere? May 15, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Council members seek stronger community review of zoning exemptions May 2, 2012 By Michael Copley Department of Investigation rebuffs Council bill to protect private-sector whistleblowers April 17, 2012 By Michael Copley Child services chief says youngest kids’ care must be funding priority April 4, 2012 By Neha Tara Mehta Webcast: ‘Accountability, Transparency and The Digital City’ forum March 7, 2012 By Alyssa Katz The Daily Q: Do weeks of City Council budget hearings make a difference? March 6, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Council votes today on law to liberate (most of) New York City’s data February 29, 2012 By Michael Keller Pressure builds to make ‘.nyc’ a reality February 16, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Speaker’s State-of-the-City: Signals for this budget season February 9, 2012 By Alexander Hotz The Daily Q: What’s the Council Speaker’s track record on State-of-the-City promises? February 9, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe
City Hall
What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World Lhota-for-mayor web domains claimed in September (UPDATED) December 5, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Sandy’s monstrous math problem November 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Leaner government storm response one year after Irene October 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Missing members on new city banking board October 23, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz You may now switch the bride August 10, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin What has the mayor won in end runs around City Council? May 31, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Commission targets city reports for elimination May 8, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Mayor holds firm on budget cuts to child care, fire companies May 3, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Department of Investigation rebuffs Council bill to protect private-sector whistleblowers April 17, 2012 By Michael Copley The Daily Q: How much money does NYC really lose on Census undercount? April 2, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe As deadline looms, city struggles to slim ranks of provisional workers March 21, 2012 By Lucy Pawle Eight moves to watch in this year’s city budget dance February 1, 2012 By Alexander Hotz
Civil Rights
VA says no to SAFE Act March 11, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Proposed city registry would leash animal abusers September 13, 2012 By Curtis Skinner How we mapped NYPD summonses across the city September 5, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Is the NYPD issuing too many summonses? September 5, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor The NYPD’s improbable cause September 5, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Could Pussy Riot be arrested in New York? August 17, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor You may now switch the bride August 10, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin The NYPD’s hottest stop-and-frisk spots May 18, 2012 By Alice Brennan Is ‘stop and frisk’ based on official policy? May 17, 2012 By Alice Brennan What impact have ‘responsible banking’ laws had elsewhere? May 15, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: How many same-sex marriages in towns where clerks resigned? May 10, 2012 By Alexander Hotz How many guns does stop and frisk uncover? May 9, 2012 By Alice Brennan Muslims from NYPD-targeted mosques reckon with surveillance April 30, 2012 By Salim Essaid & Curtis Skinner Study: NYPD violating Kelly edict to end improper marijuana arrests March 30, 2012 By Alice Brennan & Michael Keller Judge blocks city-sponsored affordable housing project as discriminatory January 5, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Outside New York City, sexes separated on state-funded bus November 4, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin & Josh Nathan-Kazis Sex-segregation policy on Brooklyn bus line to end, operator pledges October 25, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin City Human Rights Commission to examine sex-segregated bus line October 19, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin Women ride in back on sex-segregated Brooklyn bus line October 18, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin
Community Boards
Comptroller
Congress
Contracts
City Council braces to restore cut child care funding — again March 15, 2013 By Margo Epprecht Campaign fundraiser gets gig at Thompson-tied Battery Park City Authority January 22, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz There’s a new top dog in town October 1, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Child care providers make a last stand for lost contracts August 20, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Back to the barricades August 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor The campaign finance loophole developers love August 7, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Drivers with unpaid parking tickets: has the boot come down on you? July 9, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Summons scofflaws face new nemesis in tough Texas collections agencies July 9, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Hispanic entrepreneurs balk at city demand for proof of ethnicity June 5, 2012 By Neha Tara Mehta How will Citi Bike spend sponsors’ funds? May 8, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Which companies have cut deals allowing them to keep doing government business? April 25, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Department of Investigation rebuffs Council bill to protect private-sector whistleblowers April 17, 2012 By Michael Copley Child services chief says youngest kids’ care must be funding priority April 4, 2012 By Neha Tara Mehta Council presses Economic Development Corp. chief on steps to reduce inequality March 22, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Senior centers vie for new contracts, prepare for attrition March 12, 2012 By Alexander Hotz High Line builder showered city officials with forbidden gifts – and pays no price January 20, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Trump golf deal leaves city responsible for Bronx landfill cleanup January 19, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: Which public worker union contracts are next up for renewal? January 17, 2012 By Alexander Hotz The Daily Q: How far off course does Trump’s golf course deal fly? January 9, 2012 By Alice Brennan How New York State borrows billions against your paycheck, out of public view December 23, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe
Courts
No escape April 11, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Could 2013 be the year… December 19, 2012 By The New York World How could the Supreme Court affirmative action case affect New York colleges? October 9, 2012 By Curtis Skinner How we mapped NYPD summonses across the city: Part II October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor A different sort of court October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor The freedom test July 24, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Judge: City must pay for failure to produce documents July 17, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor State to stop selling tenant names to landlord screening companies April 26, 2012 By Michael Keller Which companies have cut deals allowing them to keep doing government business? April 25, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe State judiciary vows to reverse troubled Bronx criminal court merger April 5, 2012 By Alice Brennan Housing official Wendell Walters pleads guilty in bribery scheme March 23, 2012 By Alice Brennan What access will defendants have to their own DNA? March 15, 2012 By Alice Brennan Lawsuits against Housing Authority surge as tenants seek speedy repairs March 13, 2012 By Matt Drange How are state workers protected from lawsuits? March 9, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe The Daily Q: How long does it take for a criminal case to go to trial? February 27, 2012 By Alice Brennan The Daily Q: How often do district attorneys decide not to file charges? February 8, 2012 By Alice Brennan New criminal courts chief shares his plans to streamline slow justice January 26, 2012 By Alice Brennan State courts pressed to deter misuse of tenant records January 24, 2012 By Michael Keller Judge blocks city-sponsored affordable housing project as discriminatory January 5, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar ‘Dubious distinction’: Why overhaul of juvenile justice is top judge’s new crusade September 30, 2011 By Alice Brennan
Dividing Lines
Where Albany legislators drew (and redrew) district lines March 13, 2012 By Michael Keller Redistricting and neighborhoods: How Albany broke up the Soviet bloc March 9, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller Harlem’s Houdini: Rangel district survives in court redistricting plan March 6, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Redistricting judge could decide Rep. Rangel’s future March 5, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller Spitzer: Cuomo should take redistricting out of legislature’s hands February 24, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Redistricting task force may not release plan for Congress February 16, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin What is a ‘community of interest’? February 15, 2012 By Susan Lerner Redistricting plan would widen Albany’s partisan divide February 13, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller How we replayed the 2010 races February 13, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller The art of redistricting war: A guide to reading between the lines February 3, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller Rangel ridicules proposals to shift his district out of Manhattan January 30, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Redistricting plan shortchanges New York City voters January 26, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller Proposed 63rd Senate seat would negate impact of counting prisoners at home January 10, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller Charles Rangel, Representative from the Bronx? December 22, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin Balancing Act: Will 2012 be the year New York City gets its fair share of representation in the State Senate? October 28, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin , Pei Shan Hoe & Michael Keller
Elections
Small donors flock to Liu campaign May 3, 2013 By Sebastien Malo A losing battle in the mayoral race April 24, 2013 By Sebastien Malo The secret superpowers of borough presidents April 23, 2013 By The New York World Newspaper gives vote of approval to paying political candidates February 28, 2013 By Sebastien Malo The mayoral money game January 24, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Could 2013 be the year… December 19, 2012 By The New York World Unpopular vote December 5, 2012 By Beth Morrissey The high cost of winning (and losing) November 14, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Multiple political party disorder November 10, 2012 By Alana Abramson & Niki Blasina Democracy and disaster on Staten Island November 6, 2012 By Beth Morrissey The toughest Election Day November 6, 2012 By The New York World Declarations of independent spenders November 5, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Ten sure things on Election Day November 5, 2012 By Beth Morrissey & Gregory Barber Power out at HQ, Board of Elections scrambles to prepare for Tuesday October 31, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz And the race goes on (slowly) October 31, 2012 By Beth Morrissey City board ‘confident’ polls will be ready on Election Day October 30, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Bloomberg’s Maine man October 21, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Council to Board of Elections: Poll yourselves together October 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Advantage: Seniors October 15, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Between the lines September 12, 2012 By Beth Morrissey
Environment
EPA announces funds to fix water treatment for future storms May 2, 2013 By Allison Maier Sandy stirs up trouble for city drinking water March 6, 2013 By Sebastien Malo What cost Gowanus Canal cleanup? February 1, 2013 By Allison Maier Energy drink January 22, 2013 By Allison Maier Half a billion dollars in, state lags on promised energy savings January 14, 2013 By Allison Maier Can 15,000 trucks be good neighbors? December 17, 2012 By Allison Maier Sandy’s spawn November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier John Cori warned you November 15, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Gowanus floodwaters nontoxic, feds say (UPDATED) November 11, 2012 By Allison Maier Don’t blame Irene November 8, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz The art of bouncing back November 4, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Just how much did Sandy pollute city waters? November 3, 2012 By Allison Maier Predicting what’s next for Sandy October 29, 2012 By Allison Maier Sandy stormwatch October 28, 2012 By The New York World ‘Greener, Greater Buildings’ tally a rough pioneer experience August 31, 2012 By Allison Maier Small spending makes big difference for pollution cleanup in Williamsburg August 21, 2012 By Allison Maier Olympic orphans: Flushing Meadows lakes stagnate in wake of Games loss July 23, 2012 By Allison Maier City reservoirs and lakes turn bright colors from aquatic blooms July 11, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Million Trees growth depends on future volunteers July 5, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar How is your neighborhood caring for ‘Million Trees’? June 20, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar & Alyssa Katz
Ethics
Bill Thompson’s well-paved private sector path May 5, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Dr. Jekyll and Councilman Halloran April 2, 2013 By Gustavo Solis New ethics rules spark strong dissent from commissioner August 2, 2012 By Beth Morrissey No contest June 14, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Can city workers collect government paychecks and pensions simultaneously? June 4, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Which city and state agencies let businesses watchdog themselves? May 24, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Which companies have cut deals allowing them to keep doing government business? April 25, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Department of Investigation rebuffs Council bill to protect private-sector whistleblowers April 17, 2012 By Michael Copley The Daily Q: How is ethics board exempt from open-government rules? April 3, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin What do lobbyists have to disclose? March 29, 2012 By Alice Brennan State racks up multimillion-dollar bills for officials’ legal defense March 9, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe What is a pension ‘tier’ and why are state workers opposed to a new one? March 7, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin High Line builder showered city officials with forbidden gifts – and pays no price January 20, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe How much is New York paying in pensions to disgraced lawmakers? December 22, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe Parting words from the state ethics watchdog November 22, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe Prize in today’s election: control of court appointments November 8, 2011 By Alice Brennan A rise in ethics rules waivers: a sign the system is working? September 23, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe
Food
Governor
Release of FEMA funds not guaranteed November 1, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Cuomo’s Mr. Fix-it October 30, 2012 By Allison Maier Leaner government storm response one year after Irene October 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Schools fight dominates record spending on lobbying April 16, 2012 By Alice Brennan & Curtis Skinner Does Cuomo reporter file make him the Nixon of Albany? April 16, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin How does New York State change its constitution? March 26, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: What happens if New York fails to create a health insurance exchange? March 22, 2012 By Alexander Hotz The Daily Q: When have New York governors bypassed public review to get laws passed? March 20, 2012 By Michael Keller Sunshine Week sheds no new light on Cuomo’s official records March 16, 2012 By Michael Keller Spitzer: Cuomo should take redistricting out of legislature’s hands February 24, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Cuomo’s Manhattan landlord hopes to double its money February 2, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe The mystery of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s missing records December 22, 2011 By Michael Keller Cuomo’s counselor reveals secrets behind his boss’ success December 9, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe How Cuomo’s tax reform lowers rates for top earners December 8, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin Wealthiest New Yorkers will pay less under Cuomo’s tax reform December 7, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin
Health
No restraint at drug-dosing New York nursing homes May 23, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Cuomo cure for nonprofit excess exempts high-paid health execs May 14, 2013 By Curtis Skinner New York City hospitals lag nation on free and discounted care May 9, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Are some doctors too old to practice medicine? April 11, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Medical training suffers clogged artery: funding for residencies trails demand April 8, 2013 By Ana Komnenic & Natasha Lindstrom Painful cuts hit neighborhoods with too few doctors April 1, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Bloomberg’s big REACH March 26, 2013 By Curtis Skinner VA says no to SAFE Act March 11, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Public hospital MDs push back against pay tied to performance March 6, 2013 By Stuart Sia State hires army of humans to drive online health insurance exchange February 14, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Breakable bonds leave city a winner in smoking slowdown February 6, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Sick and in solitary February 6, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Lack of Authority February 1, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin The coming adult-home exodus January 28, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Many hospitals serving needy Scroogish with charity care December 23, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Could 2013 be the year… December 19, 2012 By The New York World How effective is New York’s ban on assault weapons? December 17, 2012 By Allison Maier Counting the minutes at bedside December 13, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Emergency at the emergency room December 6, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Sandy’s spawn November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier
Housing
Fight for Sandy shelter unfolds in court May 1, 2013 By Magdalene Castro Will I be able to get federal Sandy aid money? April 11, 2013 By Allison Maier VIDEO: State seeks federal aid for Sandy victims left short by insurance March 13, 2013 By Allison Maier , Chelsey Luger & Stuart Sia Left high and dry by insurers, homeowners reluctantly borrow Sandy rebuilding funds March 5, 2013 By Allison Maier & Luke Hammill Who’s the boss? Council and Housing Authority debate crisis responsibility February 14, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Lack of Authority February 1, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin The coming adult-home exodus January 28, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Slow ride for Coney Island homes damaged by Sandy January 23, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Real estate giants push for break on buildings’ Battery Park City payments December 18, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Thermostat games December 4, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Do tenants who’ve lost heat and hot water have to pay full rent? November 16, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Chelsea Market takes second bite at affordable housing November 14, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Rockaway faces years of rebuilding November 4, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Coney Island public housing awaits aid November 3, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Coney Island copes November 2, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz The heat is off: New Yorkers cope in cold apartments November 1, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Red Hook Houses residents resist evacuation orders, some with regret October 31, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Red Cross steps up to provide shelter and aid October 30, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Construction permit middlemen face new hurdle to getting the job October 3, 2012 By Gianna Palmer ‘Greener, Greater Buildings’ tally a rough pioneer experience August 31, 2012 By Allison Maier
Immigration
Infrastructure
As deadline looms, hundreds of stimulus projects still incomplete May 20, 2013 By Allison Maier , Michael Bellantoni , Stephanie Linning & Surabhi Vaya Safety from storm surges, on a budget April 29, 2013 By Allison Maier Will I be able to get federal Sandy aid money? April 11, 2013 By Allison Maier Rebuilding from the ground up April 2, 2013 By Hollie Slade What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World Energy drink January 22, 2013 By Allison Maier Missing the market November 27, 2012 By Allison Maier Long lines for Coney Island’s most popular attraction: food aid November 20, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Army Corps sweeps in to relieve city of debris November 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz The art of bouncing back November 4, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Just how much did Sandy pollute city waters? November 3, 2012 By Allison Maier School buses ‘ready to roll’ — if fuel and fixes can be found November 2, 2012 By Alyssa Katz On Lower East Side, crisis response largely in residents’ hands November 2, 2012 By Beth Morrissey The heat is off: New Yorkers cope in cold apartments November 1, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Release of FEMA funds not guaranteed November 1, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Bellevue Hospital evacuates hundreds November 1, 2012 By Curtis Skinner What can the Public Service Commission really do to restore power? October 31, 2012 By Allison Maier Red Hook Houses residents resist evacuation orders, some with regret October 31, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Transit service status October 31, 2012 By The New York World Leaner government storm response one year after Irene October 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz
Judges
Justice
The social media conspiracy May 17, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Mortgage settlement leaves New Yorkers on hold May 7, 2013 By Aaron Martinez , Gianna Palmer , Jie Jenny Zou & Michael Phillis City Council loosens NYPD grip on crime data April 25, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Maura R. O'Connor When bombs besieged New York City April 19, 2013 By Gianna Palmer The great bail bailout April 17, 2013 By Gustavo Solis & Maura R. O'Connor No escape April 11, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor State aids immigrants with free service centers March 18, 2013 By Gianna Palmer VA says no to SAFE Act March 11, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Chelsea’s newest prime real estate development: a women’s prison March 1, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Homicide: The New York World tour February 11, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor & Michael Sullivan Sick and in solitary February 6, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Could 2013 be the year… December 19, 2012 By The New York World Free-range lawyers December 12, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Sandy’s criminal consequences November 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Coney Island copes November 2, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Gray zone for men and women in blue October 25, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor How could the Supreme Court affirmative action case affect New York colleges? October 9, 2012 By Curtis Skinner How we mapped NYPD summonses across the city: Part II October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor A different sort of court October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor A tort time bomb October 3, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor
Justice Watch
Know Where it Grows
Yes, we have no (local) strawberries February 18, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou & Keith Collins Big Apple snubs New York harvest February 6, 2013 By Azhar AlFadl , Sebastien Malo , Jeff Morganteen & Francesca Trianni Free market January 17, 2013 By Allison Maier Can 15,000 trucks be good neighbors? December 17, 2012 By Allison Maier How we farmed the numbers on fruit and veggie origins November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier & Michael Sullivan Missing the market November 27, 2012 By Allison Maier
Labor
City bargains tough with unions — in public forum April 18, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz & Curtis Skinner Can city workers collect government paychecks and pensions simultaneously? June 4, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Business lobbyists earned defeat of minimum wage bill May 22, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Rise in transit worker assaults prompts summit seeking solutions May 10, 2012 By Nat Rudarakanchana The Daily Q: What do gun advocates have to say about Bloomberg’s campaign? April 12, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe As deadline looms, city struggles to slim ranks of provisional workers March 21, 2012 By Lucy Pawle New hires delayed, the Fire Department runs on overtime March 7, 2012 By Michael Copley The Daily Q: What does a no-snow winter mean for the city budget? February 21, 2012 By Alexander Hotz The Daily Q: How many New York City workers earn minimum wage? February 13, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: How do state employees get hired? January 30, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: Which public worker union contracts are next up for renewal? January 17, 2012 By Alexander Hotz The Daily Q: What’s at stake for MTA riders as union contract expires? January 10, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin The Daily Q: Which city workers will be on duty Christmas Day? December 23, 2011 By Michael Keller Squeezed by MTA debt, transit workers join Occupy Wall Street October 4, 2011 By Alice Brennan & Alexander Hotz
Lobbying
Industry group promoting hazardous flame retardants shuts down September 10, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin The campaign finance loophole developers love August 7, 2012 By Beth Morrissey New ethics rules spark strong dissent from commissioner August 2, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Albany ‘astroturf’: Five lobby groups whose names don’t tell the whole story June 20, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Committee to Save New York massively outspends other lobby groups June 20, 2012 By Alyssa Katz Why are donors to lobbying groups such a big secret? June 18, 2012 By Alexander Hotz What is the gambling industry seeking from New York State? June 5, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Influence 2012: Our guide to who’s getting heard in Albany this session May 30, 2012 By Alyssa Katz Industry fights proposed ban on flame retardant linked to cancer May 24, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Business lobbyists earned defeat of minimum wage bill May 22, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin What threat do flame retardants pose to New Yorkers? May 21, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Who is lobbying on medical marijuana? May 16, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Thompson’s $300 million Battery Park City bill May 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Schools fight dominates record spending on lobbying April 16, 2012 By Alice Brennan & Curtis Skinner What gun-control measures await action in Albany? April 11, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe What will new school lobby group demand of NYC’s next mayor? April 4, 2012 By Alice Brennan What do lobbyists have to disclose? March 29, 2012 By Alice Brennan
Manhattan
Chelsea’s newest prime real estate development: a women’s prison March 1, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Towering debate over plan to supersize Midtown January 30, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Real estate giants push for break on buildings’ Battery Park City payments December 18, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Chelsea Market takes second bite at affordable housing November 14, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz On Lower East Side, crisis response largely in residents’ hands November 2, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Strand Central Park bookstalls go up for bid October 23, 2012 By Gianna Palmer There’s a new top dog in town October 1, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Tax break approved for World Financial Center retail complex September 25, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz World Financial Center ‘hip luxury’ upgrade poised for $10 million tax break September 24, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Project to reclaim city-owned spaces expands to Manhattan and Queens June 14, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Hospital troubles leave taxpayers on hook to pay back state loans May 22, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe The NYPD’s hottest stop-and-frisk spots May 18, 2012 By Alice Brennan Thompson’s $300 million Battery Park City bill May 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Where Albany legislators drew (and redrew) district lines March 13, 2012 By Michael Keller Harlem’s Houdini: Rangel district survives in court redistricting plan March 6, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin The Daily Q: What parts of lower Manhattan are off limits this morning? February 7, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Rangel ridicules proposals to shift his district out of Manhattan January 30, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin High Line builder showered city officials with forbidden gifts – and pays no price January 20, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Parade police overtime costs float above Occupy Wall Street’s November 23, 2011 By Jillian Sederholm , Sean Easter & Teresa Mahoney Privately owned, publicly treasured: Your favorite hidden spaces November 2, 2011 By Michael Keller & Yolanne Almanzar
Money
Cuomo cure for nonprofit excess exempts high-paid health execs May 14, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Bill Thompson’s well-paved private sector path May 5, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz City Council spotlights massive backlog in veterans’ benefits April 22, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Taxpayers fight for full credit April 15, 2013 By Gregory Barber Night of the living tax break April 15, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz State spending remains hidden from public view April 9, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz NYC banking oversight board in limbo March 22, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz What is New York’s minimum wage hike worth? March 22, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Bloomberg and Liu’s losing investment March 18, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz VIDEO: Bringing you into power March 15, 2013 By Chelsey Luger & The New York World City Council braces to restore cut child care funding — again March 15, 2013 By Margo Epprecht City investigates overpayment to contractors’ private pensions March 5, 2013 By Hollie Slade Breakable bonds leave city a winner in smoking slowdown February 6, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz INTERACTIVE: How to pay a $4.5 billion bill February 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World What fees are going up in this year’s city budget? January 31, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Campaign fundraiser gets gig at Thompson-tied Battery Park City Authority January 22, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Gulf Coast collected billions from flood insurance, repays with ‘no’ votes for Sandy January 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Nathaniel Herz New York a leading provider of subsidies to assault weapons makers January 2, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz & Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting Sandy’s monstrous math problem November 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz
Officials
Track the action in Albany May 3, 2013 By Alyssa Katz , Beth Morrissey & Michael Sullivan What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World Gulf Coast collected billions from flood insurance, repays with ‘no’ votes for Sandy January 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Nathaniel Herz Senators say no to storm aid — after their states received it January 3, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz What exactly is in the Sandy aid bill? January 3, 2013 By Allison Maier New York a leading provider of subsidies to assault weapons makers January 2, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz & Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting State of visibility for City Comptroller Liu December 20, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Lhota-for-mayor web domains claimed in September (UPDATED) December 5, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Sandy’s monstrous math problem November 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Ex-Councilmember hit with $200k bill from Campaign Finance Board November 15, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Survivor: State Senate Edition (UPDATED) November 13, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz & Beth Morrissey Washington on the Hudson November 5, 2012 By Jarrett Murphy Declarations of independent spenders November 5, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Release of FEMA funds not guaranteed November 1, 2012 By Beth Morrissey The man holding keys to restarting the city October 31, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Cuomo’s Mr. Fix-it October 30, 2012 By Allison Maier Leaner government storm response one year after Irene October 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Missing members on new city banking board October 23, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz City construction projects switch to fast track October 17, 2012 By Allison Maier Tax break approved for World Financial Center retail complex September 25, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz
Opengov
Track the action in Albany May 3, 2013 By Alyssa Katz , Beth Morrissey & Michael Sullivan City Council loosens NYPD grip on crime data April 25, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Maura R. O'Connor PLUTO out of orbit April 2, 2013 By Beth Morrissey New York’s data deluge begins March 7, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Fixing the numbers March 4, 2013 By Gregory Barber & Maura R. O'Connor Civic web news pioneer retools for 2013 February 25, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou INTERACTIVE: How to pay a $4.5 billion bill February 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Comptroller opens Checkbook 2.0 January 23, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz City political campaigns could become members-only affairs January 17, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Bold campaign spending rules in the spotlight January 15, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Digging deeper into Westchester’s gun permit data January 15, 2013 By Alyssa Katz & Michael Sullivan How we farmed the numbers on fruit and veggie origins November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier & Michael Sullivan Sandy’s monstrous math problem November 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Leaner government storm response one year after Irene October 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Council to Board of Elections: Poll yourselves together October 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz How we mapped NYPD summonses across the city: Part II October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor City Council grades mayor’s report card September 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz City Council ‘participatory budgeting’ to expand September 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Between the lines September 12, 2012 By Beth Morrissey New ethics rules spark strong dissent from commissioner August 2, 2012 By Beth Morrissey
Parks
Parks honcho to performers: We won’t enforce new restrictions May 8, 2013 By Alexis Morgan The price of Flushing Meadows Corona Park April 15, 2013 By Gianna Palmer VIDEO: Parks performers brace for city crackdown April 15, 2013 By Alexis Morgan It’s official: Free-range parks performers face fines April 9, 2013 By Aaron Martinez New York Aquarium inundated; baby walrus safe October 30, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor How secure are construction cranes during Sandy? October 29, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Strand Central Park bookstalls go up for bid October 23, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Point of contention October 2, 2012 By Allison Maier There’s a new top dog in town October 1, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Olympic orphans: Flushing Meadows lakes stagnate in wake of Games loss July 23, 2012 By Allison Maier How is your neighborhood caring for ‘Million Trees’? June 20, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar & Alyssa Katz Trump golf deal leaves city responsible for Bronx landfill cleanup January 19, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: How far off course does Trump’s golf course deal fly? January 9, 2012 By Alice Brennan Did city miscalculation sideline North Brooklyn’s new waterfront park? December 15, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar Promised Bronx park overhaul a year late and counting December 15, 2011 By Nathaniel Herz Bronx development wins council vote despite open space concerns October 4, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar
Places
The price of Flushing Meadows Corona Park April 15, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Left high and dry by insurers, homeowners reluctantly borrow Sandy rebuilding funds March 5, 2013 By Allison Maier & Luke Hammill Queens schools set for shuttering get squeezed instead March 1, 2013 By Magdalene Castro Chelsea’s newest prime real estate development: a women’s prison March 1, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Newspaper gives vote of approval to paying political candidates February 28, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Yes, we have no (local) strawberries February 18, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou & Keith Collins Towering debate over plan to supersize Midtown January 30, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Free market January 17, 2013 By Allison Maier Minus desks, internet and phones, Coney Island school reopens January 8, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Undeterred by Sandy, Coney Island adult home aims to expand December 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Real estate giants push for break on buildings’ Battery Park City payments December 18, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Can 15,000 trucks be good neighbors? December 17, 2012 By Allison Maier How we farmed the numbers on fruit and veggie origins November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier & Michael Sullivan Missing the market November 27, 2012 By Allison Maier Long lines for Coney Island’s most popular attraction: food aid November 20, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Five hyperlocal NYC groups seeking Sandy relief funds November 19, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Army Corps sweeps in to relieve city of debris November 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz John Cori warned you November 15, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Chelsea Market takes second bite at affordable housing November 14, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Gowanus floodwaters nontoxic, feds say (UPDATED) November 11, 2012 By Allison Maier
Planning
Occupy Water Street April 18, 2013 By Allison Maier Preservationists pressure Quinn to broker downtown landmarking deal March 12, 2013 By Rebekah Mintzer Towering debate over plan to supersize Midtown January 30, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Undeterred by Sandy, Coney Island adult home aims to expand December 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Chelsea Market takes second bite at affordable housing November 14, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Olympic orphans: Flushing Meadows lakes stagnate in wake of Games loss July 23, 2012 By Allison Maier Council members seek stronger community review of zoning exemptions May 2, 2012 By Michael Copley Loft tenants call on Vito Lopez to close eviction loophole April 24, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: Which NYC neighborhood is the most dangerous for pedestrians? April 23, 2012 By Alice Brennan The Daily Q: How did the Census estimate population growth? April 5, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Council presses Economic Development Corp. chief on steps to reduce inequality March 22, 2012 By Alexander Hotz The Daily Q: Who let Whole Foods into Brooklyn? February 29, 2012 By Raju Mann The Daily Q: Could city review of required government reports limit public disclosure? February 28, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Did city miscalculation sideline North Brooklyn’s new waterfront park? December 15, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar Behind closed gates: Inaccessible ‘public spaces’ November 9, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar & Michael Keller Privately owned, publicly treasured: Your favorite hidden spaces November 2, 2011 By Michael Keller & Yolanne Almanzar POPS stars = You October 21, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar Rate New York City’s privately owned public spaces October 19, 2011 By Michael Keller & Yolanne Almanzar Parade for privately owned spaces occupies midtown October 17, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar Bronx development wins council vote despite open space concerns October 4, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar
Police
Homicide: The New York World tour February 11, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor & Michael Sullivan Gray zone for men and women in blue October 25, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor A different sort of court October 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor A tort time bomb October 3, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor More work, fewer staff add up to longer waits for Medical Examiner reports September 21, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz How we mapped NYPD summonses across the city September 5, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Is the NYPD issuing too many summonses? September 5, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor The NYPD’s improbable cause September 5, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Could Pussy Riot be arrested in New York? August 17, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Why didn’t Twitter fight the NYPD’s subpoena? August 9, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Back to the barricades August 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor The NYPD’s hottest stop-and-frisk spots May 18, 2012 By Alice Brennan Is ‘stop and frisk’ based on official policy? May 17, 2012 By Alice Brennan How many guns does stop and frisk uncover? May 9, 2012 By Alice Brennan Muslims from NYPD-targeted mosques reckon with surveillance April 30, 2012 By Salim Essaid & Curtis Skinner Study: NYPD violating Kelly edict to end improper marijuana arrests March 30, 2012 By Alice Brennan & Michael Keller The Daily Q: What rules govern the NYPD when it operates outside of New York City? February 22, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin Bronx cop on trial for false testimony in marijuana bust February 21, 2012 By Alice Brennan A bitter bill: While Albany fights over tracking system, the prescription drug trade tightens its grip February 20, 2012 By Alice Brennan Police stops of New Yorkers hit record high in 2011 February 14, 2012 By Alice Brennan
Power
Bill Thompson’s well-paved private sector path May 5, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Small donors flock to Liu campaign May 3, 2013 By Sebastien Malo A losing battle in the mayoral race April 24, 2013 By Sebastien Malo The secret superpowers of borough presidents April 23, 2013 By The New York World City bargains tough with unions — in public forum April 18, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz & Curtis Skinner Records link second Bronx Assembly member to bribe case April 4, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Dr. Jekyll and Councilman Halloran April 2, 2013 By Gustavo Solis Mysterious money March 27, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Council prepares to trump mayor on political-influence law March 12, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Newspaper gives vote of approval to paying political candidates February 28, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Mayoral candidate can accept contributions over city limit — for now February 26, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Ed Koch’s last message February 3, 2013 By Luke Kerr-Dineen What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World The mayoral money game January 24, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Campaign fundraiser gets gig at Thompson-tied Battery Park City Authority January 22, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz City political campaigns could become members-only affairs January 17, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Bold campaign spending rules in the spotlight January 15, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Campaign Finance Board fires back at City Council January 11, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Governor raises stakes in campaign finance reform bid January 9, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Senators say no to storm aid — after their states received it January 3, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz
Prisons
The great bail bailout April 17, 2013 By Gustavo Solis & Maura R. O'Connor No escape April 11, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Chelsea’s newest prime real estate development: a women’s prison March 1, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Sick and in solitary February 6, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor Could 2013 be the year… December 19, 2012 By The New York World City sends juvenile delinquents on course to graduation May 21, 2012 By Eddie Small Teen violence at Rikers defies reforms March 27, 2012 By Carmel DeAmicis High hopes and pushback greet state move to bring juvenile offenders back to city February 21, 2012 By Eddie Small Where will the city lock up juvenile offenders? January 18, 2012 By Alice Brennan Proposed 63rd Senate seat would negate impact of counting prisoners at home January 10, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller
Projects
Bill Thompson’s well-paved private sector path May 5, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Small donors flock to Liu campaign May 3, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Safety from storm surges, on a budget April 29, 2013 By Allison Maier Occupy Water Street April 18, 2013 By Allison Maier FEMA to New Yorkers: It’s payback time April 10, 2013 By Michael Phillis Rebuilding from the ground up April 2, 2013 By Hollie Slade Mysterious money March 27, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Bloomberg and Liu’s losing investment March 18, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz City Council braces to restore cut child care funding — again March 15, 2013 By Margo Epprecht VIDEO: State seeks federal aid for Sandy victims left short by insurance March 13, 2013 By Allison Maier , Chelsey Luger & Stuart Sia Council prepares to trump mayor on political-influence law March 12, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Preservationists pressure Quinn to broker downtown landmarking deal March 12, 2013 By Rebekah Mintzer Mayoral candidate can accept contributions over city limit — for now February 26, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Yes, we have no (local) strawberries February 18, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou & Keith Collins Who’s the boss? Council and Housing Authority debate crisis responsibility February 14, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Homicide: The New York World tour February 11, 2013 By Maura R. O'Connor & Michael Sullivan Big Apple snubs New York harvest February 6, 2013 By Azhar AlFadl , Sebastien Malo , Jeff Morganteen & Francesca Trianni The mayoral money game January 24, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Free market January 17, 2013 By Allison Maier Gulf Coast collected billions from flood insurance, repays with ‘no’ votes for Sandy January 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Nathaniel Herz
Public Advocate
Public Housing's Critical Condition
Queens
The price of Flushing Meadows Corona Park April 15, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Queens schools set for shuttering get squeezed instead March 1, 2013 By Magdalene Castro Newspaper gives vote of approval to paying political candidates February 28, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Five hyperlocal NYC groups seeking Sandy relief funds November 19, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor John Cori warned you November 15, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor More than shelter November 6, 2012 By Curtis Skinner & Maura R. O'Connor Rockaway faces years of rebuilding November 4, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Point of contention October 2, 2012 By Allison Maier Community college course cutbacks spark faculty rebellion September 18, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Olympic orphans: Flushing Meadows lakes stagnate in wake of Games loss July 23, 2012 By Allison Maier Project to reclaim city-owned spaces expands to Manhattan and Queens June 14, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Hospital troubles leave taxpayers on hook to pay back state loans May 22, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe The NYPD’s hottest stop-and-frisk spots May 18, 2012 By Alice Brennan Loft tenants call on Vito Lopez to close eviction loophole April 24, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Parents demand expansion to eighth grade for Queens gifted magnet school April 17, 2012 By Mehrunnisa Wani Where Albany legislators drew (and redrew) district lines March 13, 2012 By Michael Keller FreshDirect rings up deal to expand in New York City February 7, 2012 By Anna Irrera The art of redistricting war: A guide to reading between the lines February 3, 2012 By Sasha Chavkin & Michael Keller The jobs fund lottery October 7, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe
Sandy and the City
Safety from storm surges, on a budget April 29, 2013 By Allison Maier FEMA to New Yorkers: It’s payback time April 10, 2013 By Michael Phillis Rebuilding from the ground up April 2, 2013 By Hollie Slade VIDEO: State seeks federal aid for Sandy victims left short by insurance March 13, 2013 By Allison Maier , Chelsey Luger & Stuart Sia Who’s the boss? Council and Housing Authority debate crisis responsibility February 14, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Gulf Coast collected billions from flood insurance, repays with ‘no’ votes for Sandy January 4, 2013 By Beth Morrissey & Nathaniel Herz Senators say no to storm aid — after their states received it January 3, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Undeterred by Sandy, Coney Island adult home aims to expand December 21, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Sandy’s spawn November 30, 2012 By Allison Maier Sandy’s monstrous math problem November 28, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Five hyperlocal NYC groups seeking Sandy relief funds November 19, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Army Corps sweeps in to relieve city of debris November 16, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Do tenants who’ve lost heat and hot water have to pay full rent? November 16, 2012 By Gianna Palmer John Cori warned you November 15, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Gowanus floodwaters nontoxic, feds say (UPDATED) November 11, 2012 By Allison Maier Sandy’s criminal consequences November 8, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor Don’t blame Irene November 8, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Democracy and disaster on Staten Island November 6, 2012 By Beth Morrissey More than shelter November 6, 2012 By Curtis Skinner & Maura R. O'Connor The toughest Election Day November 6, 2012 By The New York World
Schools
Children to education officials: No more high-stakes testing April 28, 2013 By Hollie Slade Parents to schools chancellor: Kids can’t take tests April 16, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Breaking up big busing April 5, 2013 By Kate Oberdorfer & Margo Epprecht City resists air testing for schools with known PCB leaks March 19, 2013 By Michael Phillis City Council braces to restore cut child care funding — again March 15, 2013 By Margo Epprecht Queens schools set for shuttering get squeezed instead March 1, 2013 By Magdalene Castro De Blasio: Tax wealthy to fund pre-K, after-school programs February 11, 2013 By Hollie Slade Why are school bus drivers on strike? January 15, 2013 By Gianna Palmer Minus desks, internet and phones, Coney Island school reopens January 8, 2013 By Gianna Palmer CUNY profs call for halt to curriculum redo December 10, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Party switch puts Brooklyn senator in line to aid religious schools November 19, 2012 By Anna Goldenberg The child care casino November 13, 2012 By Elizabeth Barber School buses swamped in coastal parking lots November 1, 2012 By Alyssa Katz Feds join lawsuit seeking Medicaid millions back from city schools October 23, 2012 By Curtis Skinner How could the Supreme Court affirmative action case affect New York colleges? October 9, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Community college course cutbacks spark faculty rebellion September 18, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Child care providers make a last stand for lost contracts August 20, 2012 By Curtis Skinner New data spotlights New Yorkers’ student-debt struggles July 13, 2012 By Curtis Skinner Sizing up student debt at for-profit colleges July 12, 2012 By Curtis Skinner What is Anniversary Day? June 7, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar
Services
No restraint at drug-dosing New York nursing homes May 23, 2013 By Curtis Skinner As deadline looms, hundreds of stimulus projects still incomplete May 20, 2013 By Allison Maier , Michael Bellantoni , Stephanie Linning & Surabhi Vaya Animal Care and Control volunteers bite back May 15, 2013 By Rebekah Mintzer Cuomo cure for nonprofit excess exempts high-paid health execs May 14, 2013 By Curtis Skinner New York City hospitals lag nation on free and discounted care May 9, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Fight for Sandy shelter unfolds in court May 1, 2013 By Magdalene Castro Children to education officials: No more high-stakes testing April 28, 2013 By Hollie Slade Where are NYC’s adult day care centers located? April 23, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou City Council spotlights massive backlog in veterans’ benefits April 22, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Parents to schools chancellor: Kids can’t take tests April 16, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Are some doctors too old to practice medicine? April 11, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Medical training suffers clogged artery: funding for residencies trails demand April 8, 2013 By Ana Komnenic & Natasha Lindstrom Breaking up big busing April 5, 2013 By Kate Oberdorfer & Margo Epprecht Painful cuts hit neighborhoods with too few doctors April 1, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Bloomberg’s big REACH March 26, 2013 By Curtis Skinner City resists air testing for schools with known PCB leaks March 19, 2013 By Michael Phillis City Council braces to restore cut child care funding — again March 15, 2013 By Margo Epprecht VA says no to SAFE Act March 11, 2013 By Curtis Skinner Public hospital MDs push back against pay tied to performance March 6, 2013 By Stuart Sia City investigates overpayment to contractors’ private pensions March 5, 2013 By Hollie Slade
Social Services
City investigates overpayment to contractors’ private pensions March 5, 2013 By Hollie Slade Lack of Authority February 1, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin More than shelter November 6, 2012 By Curtis Skinner & Maura R. O'Connor Coney Island copes November 2, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz On Lower East Side, crisis response largely in residents’ hands November 2, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Red Cross steps up to provide shelter and aid October 30, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor As homeless pack shelters, storage brokers seek their stuff August 24, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Green for greens — while it lasts July 6, 2012 By Gianna Palmer Bronx ministry lures addicts from Puerto Rico aloft promise of salvation May 10, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar & Alexander Hotz Federal aid cuts worsen New York City budget woes May 9, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar & Alexander Hotz Mayor holds firm on budget cuts to child care, fire companies May 3, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Child services chief says youngest kids’ care must be funding priority April 4, 2012 By Neha Tara Mehta Senior centers vie for new contracts, prepare for attrition March 12, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Council budget hearings launch with child care kickball March 6, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Food stamp fingerprinting ensnares thousands of applicants March 1, 2012 By Matt Drange & Nat Rudarakanchana Single adults surge into homeless shelters as permanent housing construction lags October 4, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin Head Of Cuomo-Founded Homeless Agency Resigns September 22, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe & Sasha Chavkin Despite recent deaths, youth care contract on track for renewal September 22, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin
Spaces
As deadline looms, hundreds of stimulus projects still incomplete May 20, 2013 By Allison Maier , Michael Bellantoni , Stephanie Linning & Surabhi Vaya Parks honcho to performers: We won’t enforce new restrictions May 8, 2013 By Alexis Morgan EPA announces funds to fix water treatment for future storms May 2, 2013 By Allison Maier Fight for Sandy shelter unfolds in court May 1, 2013 By Magdalene Castro Safety from storm surges, on a budget April 29, 2013 By Allison Maier Occupy Water Street April 18, 2013 By Allison Maier The price of Flushing Meadows Corona Park April 15, 2013 By Gianna Palmer VIDEO: Parks performers brace for city crackdown April 15, 2013 By Alexis Morgan Will I be able to get federal Sandy aid money? April 11, 2013 By Allison Maier It’s official: Free-range parks performers face fines April 9, 2013 By Aaron Martinez Rebuilding from the ground up April 2, 2013 By Hollie Slade VIDEO: State seeks federal aid for Sandy victims left short by insurance March 13, 2013 By Allison Maier , Chelsey Luger & Stuart Sia Preservationists pressure Quinn to broker downtown landmarking deal March 12, 2013 By Rebekah Mintzer Sandy stirs up trouble for city drinking water March 6, 2013 By Sebastien Malo Left high and dry by insurers, homeowners reluctantly borrow Sandy rebuilding funds March 5, 2013 By Allison Maier & Luke Hammill Who’s the boss? Council and Housing Authority debate crisis responsibility February 14, 2013 By Gianna Palmer The storm over snow February 8, 2013 By Allison Maier What Hizzoner left behind February 1, 2013 By The New York World What cost Gowanus Canal cleanup? February 1, 2013 By Allison Maier Lack of Authority February 1, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin
State Legislature
Track the action in Albany May 3, 2013 By Alyssa Katz , Beth Morrissey & Michael Sullivan Survivor: State Senate Edition (UPDATED) November 13, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz & Beth Morrissey Real estate big blankets state Senate races with contributions September 12, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Four ways Vito Lopez reshaped New York August 28, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Hospital troubles leave taxpayers on hook to pay back state loans May 22, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Schools fight dominates record spending on lobbying April 16, 2012 By Alice Brennan & Curtis Skinner How does New York State change its constitution? March 26, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar The Daily Q: What happens if New York fails to create a health insurance exchange? March 22, 2012 By Alexander Hotz Where Albany legislators drew (and redrew) district lines March 13, 2012 By Michael Keller State racks up multimillion-dollar bills for officials’ legal defense March 9, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe How much is New York paying in pensions to disgraced lawmakers? December 22, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe State Assembly leaves open-government bill in limbo December 8, 2011 By Michael Keller Balancing Act: Will 2012 be the year New York City gets its fair share of representation in the State Senate? October 28, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin , Pei Shan Hoe & Michael Keller
Staten Island
Taxes
Taxpayers fight for full credit April 15, 2013 By Gregory Barber Night of the living tax break April 15, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Tax break approved for World Financial Center retail complex September 25, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz World Financial Center ‘hip luxury’ upgrade poised for $10 million tax break September 24, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz How many New Yorkers pay state and local income tax? September 18, 2012 By Beth Morrissey What are New York’s biggest tax loopholes? April 17, 2012 By Alice Brennan Water rate hike on the horizon — again March 29, 2012 By Jeff Green The high price of an ‘A’: Restaurants suffer spike in fines from health inspectors March 8, 2012 By Alexander Hotz FreshDirect rings up deal to expand in New York City February 7, 2012 By Anna Irrera How does the city calculate property tax bills? January 20, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar How New York State borrows billions against your paycheck, out of public view December 23, 2011 By Pei Shan Hoe How Cuomo’s tax reform lowers rates for top earners December 8, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin Wealthiest New Yorkers will pay less under Cuomo’s tax reform December 7, 2011 By Sasha Chavkin
Technology
PLUTO out of orbit April 2, 2013 By Beth Morrissey New York’s data deluge begins March 7, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Civic web news pioneer retools for 2013 February 25, 2013 By Jie Jenny Zou Comptroller opens Checkbook 2.0 January 23, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz Between the lines September 12, 2012 By Beth Morrissey Why didn’t Twitter fight the NYPD’s subpoena? August 9, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor City Hall wiki taps public ideas for new open-data law April 19, 2012 By Michael Keller The Daily Q: Could new taxi USB chargers put your phone’s data at risk? April 9, 2012 By Michael Keller Webcast: ‘Accountability, Transparency and The Digital City’ forum March 7, 2012 By Alyssa Katz Exit Interview: MTA’s openness wizard talks transparency March 6, 2012 By Michael Keller The Daily Q: How much digital data has the city already unleashed? March 1, 2012 By Michael Keller Council votes today on law to liberate (most of) New York City’s data February 29, 2012 By Michael Keller Pressure builds to make ‘.nyc’ a reality February 16, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe The Daily Q: Does New York have the juice to forge Time Warner-MSG truce? February 16, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe The Daily Q: Which cities supply financial data to tech developers? February 14, 2012 By Michael Keller State courts pressed to deter misuse of tenant records January 24, 2012 By Michael Keller The Daily Q: How often do NYC tech startups survive for the long haul? December 20, 2011 By Alexander Hotz POPS stars = You October 21, 2011 By Yolanne Almanzar
The Lobbies at the Top
Transportation
As deadline looms, hundreds of stimulus projects still incomplete May 20, 2013 By Allison Maier , Michael Bellantoni , Stephanie Linning & Surabhi Vaya Breaking up big busing April 5, 2013 By Kate Oberdorfer & Margo Epprecht Titanic II on the Hudson February 27, 2013 By Nathaniel Herz & Allison Maier Are future MTA fare hikes a done deal? February 27, 2013 By Beth Morrissey Lhota-for-mayor web domains claimed in September (UPDATED) December 5, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Missing the market November 27, 2012 By Allison Maier School buses ‘ready to roll’ — if fuel and fixes can be found November 2, 2012 By Alyssa Katz One more headache for drivers: parking meters back in effect November 2, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz School buses swamped in coastal parking lots November 1, 2012 By Alyssa Katz The man holding keys to restarting the city October 31, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Transit service status October 31, 2012 By The New York World Staten Island Ferry terminal turns shelter October 29, 2012 By Nathaniel Herz Brooklyn West Indians shrug at storm’s fury October 29, 2012 By Maura R. O'Connor How the MTA made its big decision to shut down for Sandy October 28, 2012 By Allison Maier Summons scofflaws face new nemesis in tough Texas collections agencies July 9, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe How will taxi roadblock affect the city budget? June 6, 2012 By Alexander Hotz How does the Taxi and Limousine Commission decide to increase the price of a ride? May 22, 2012 By Yolanne Almanzar Rise in transit worker assaults prompts summit seeking solutions May 10, 2012 By Nat Rudarakanchana How will Citi Bike spend sponsors’ funds? May 8, 2012 By Pei Shan Hoe Transit chief: Crosstown subway extension to 23rd Street possible April 27, 2012 By Max Seddon
