With violent crime surging, Mayor Eric Adams is testing how much policing a changed New York City will tolerate. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Politics and Government”
Why Child Care Is a Priority in Albany Right Now
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
The governor and the Legislature both want to spend more and expand access to subsidies for New York families. Source: New York Times
Child Care: New York’s Next Big-Ticket Budget Priority
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature have plans to significantly increase spending on child care and to make more families eligible for subsidies. Source: New York Times
No New Taxes, but Plenty to Fight Over in New York’s Looming Budget
By Gotham Rex on March 20, 2022
Potential changes to the state’s bail laws, and revisiting mayoral control of schools in New York City, among other issues, await state leaders. Source: New York Times
Can Eric Adams Cheerlead New Yorkers Past the Pandemic?
By Gotham Rex on March 20, 2022
The mayor is singularly focused on bringing back New York City’s economy, now that coronavirus cases have dropped. Source: New York Times
Push for More Restrictive Bail Law Gains a Key Ally: Gov. Hochul
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2022
Ms. Hochul wants to expand the list of crimes eligible for bail in New York, and give judges the power to consider the danger a defendant poses in setting bail for certain crimes. Source: New York Times
Chinese Agents Charged With Spying on Critics of Beijing in U.S.
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2022
Five agents of the Chinese secret police targeted a congressional candidate, an artist, the father of an Olympic figure skater and many others, federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
Need a Haircut? Pay What You Wish at This Barbershop
By Gotham Rex on March 14, 2022
Fellow Barber in Brooklyn has expanded its experiment in affordable haircuts provided by junior barbers. Source: New York Times
Gov. Murphy Tones Down Liberal Message in Bid for Suburban Voters
By Gotham Rex on March 10, 2022
In the first budget address of his second term, Gov. Philip Murphy responded to New Jersey voters’ discontent at a time of surging gas costs and high taxes. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers With Marijuana Convictions Will Get First Retail Licenses
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2022
Officials intend to reserve the first 100 or more retail licenses to sell marijuana in New York for people who have been convicted of related offenses, or their relatives. Source: New York Times
Socialists’ Response to War in Ukraine Has Put Some Democrats on Edge
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
The Democratic Socialists of America’s view that U.S. “imperialist expansionism” through NATO fueled Russia’s invasion has created challenges for politicians aligned with the group. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Re-emerges and Blames ‘Cancel Culture’ for His Fall
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2022
Andrew Cuomo, the ex-governor of New York, said in a speech at a Black church that he wanted to “tell my truth.” Source: New York Times
Asian Americans Grapple With Tide of Attacks: ‘We Need Our Safety Back’
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2022
Younger Asian American leaders want to rely less on traditional policing solutions, while more traditional cultural and business groups favor them. Source: New York Times
Democrats Win Early Victory in Court Fight Over District Maps
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2022
A judge’s stance was good news for Democrats, who drew the maps that Republicans say are gerrymandered, but the case will proceed. Source: New York Times
At NY Republican Convention, G.O.P. Tests Attacks on Democrats
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2022
The Republican State Convention is giving party leaders a chance to test messages about crime, inflation and Democratic leadership. Source: New York Times