New York City
Transit agencies scramble to piece together funding as ‘fiscal cliff’ looms
Ridership in San Francisco and New York remains below pre-pandemic levels. As the end of federal aid nears, these agencies are racing to shore up funding.
As temperatures spike, states act to protect residents and workers
Governments geared up protective measures against the dangerously hot weather baking nearly every part of the country this past week. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
What needs to change at Rikers? Everything.
We asked more than a dozen criminal justice experts. They urged staying the course on borough-based jails—and many called for a federal takeover of Rikers in the meantime.
Most People Who Inject Drugs Test Positive for Fentanyl
COMMENTARY | In a yearlong study, researchers found that a significant share of people in New York City who thought they were using heroin or another drug were actually using the illicit synthetic opioid.
Congestion Pricing in Manhattan Clears Federal Hurdle
The city still has to determine the details before New York becomes the first American city to charge for the right to drive on certain roads.
‘We Needed a Maestro:’ After Months Long Search, New York City Has Found Its Rat Czar
Kathleen Corradi has been going after rodents since she was 10. Her work is about to get even bigger.
New York City Mayor Keeps Creating New Offices
From child care to rats, if you’ve got a problem, Mayor Eric Adams has a job to tackle it.
NYC Mayor Eliminates More than 4,300 Vacant Job Openings
The positions were cut in Mayor Eric Adams' latest financial plan. The city's authorized headcount for its municipal workforce remains upwards of 300,000.
How One City is Cutting Down Speeding in Its Municipal Fleet
Newly adopted technology has kept drivers within speed limits and reduced hard braking by more than a third, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
New York City Government Lifts Residency Requirements for Some Lawyer Positions Amid Shortage
Certain attorneys have been added to a list of hard-to-recruit civil service titles that are exempt from the city’s residency rules.
New York City’s Municipal Staffing Shortage Won’t Solve Itself
A new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander offers recommendations to address hiring and retention issues, including appointing a chief talent officer.
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