Policy & Government

After more than 30 years, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said MetroCards are being phased out.

Two seasoned city politicians are running to be the next city Comptroller. At a recent debate, they discussed their views on how the city budget affects affordable housing, education and health.

A change in the registration process for minority- and women-owned business enterprises working with the Department of Education has left vendors very disappointed.

Much of DUMBO is now classified as a Regional Slow Zone by the city Department of Transportation.

An independent group looking into the dismantling of Rikers Island on Wednesday said the city's plan to close the jail complex is "well behind schedule" and recommended the city accelerate the building of outer borough jails.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking information about transit safety measures implemented by the MTA, or otherwise the agency will hold or redirect funding.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams shrugged off the Brooklyn Democratic Party chair's endorsement of his rival, Andrew Cuomo.

An East New York man was charged with crimes that included attempted rape at Shirley Chisholm State Park.

Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn said the city needs "a battle-tested and visionary Democrat to keep leading New York City through some of its most challenging times."

The New York Attorney General's Office found insufficient evidence of criminal negligence in the death of Yi Qin Chen in Dyker Heights in 2023.