New York City

Eric Adams and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo shake hands during a press conference, July 14, 2021, in Brooklyn, NY.

Why Are New York Politicians So Corrupt? Why Are New York Politicians So Corrupt?

The state’s political culture is—especially as evinced by its campaign finance laws—practically designed to encourage wrongdoing.

Nov 1, 2024 / Tisya Mavuram

Trump addresses a crowd on a large screen in the packed Madison Square Garden.

Trump’s Rally Was a Desecration of Madison Square Garden Trump’s Rally Was a Desecration of Madison Square Garden

Under billionaire James Dolan, the ties between Madison Square Garden and New York City’s working class were already fraying. Then he gave the stadium’s keys to Trump.

Oct 29, 2024 / Dave Zirin

Supporters of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrive for a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 27, 2024.

My Long, Strange Trip to Madison Square Garden to Meet the Trumpies My Long, Strange Trip to Madison Square Garden to Meet the Trumpies

Trump supporters told me repeatedly that Trump loves them. How can so many people believe this?

Oct 29, 2024 / Katha Pollitt

This man has done worse than accept free flights on Turkish Airlines.

The Real Scandal in New York City The Real Scandal in New York City

What’s worse than taking illegal foreign campaign contributions? Mayor Eric Adams’s failure to meet the city’s glaring needs.

Oct 29, 2024 / D.D. Guttenplan

New York City Council Member Tiffany Cabán and hundreds of workers gather for a May Day rally for labor protections on May 1, 2023.

At-Will Employment Must End. Our Civil Rights Depend on It. At-Will Employment Must End. Our Civil Rights Depend on It.

New York City can become the first major US city to require employers to give workers advance notice of termination and a written explanation of their firing.

Sep 26, 2024 / Tiffany Cabán and Tony Rosario

The Myrtle-Broadway subway station in Brooklyn, 2024.

The Rise and Fall of New York Clubbing The Rise and Fall of New York Clubbing

Emily Witt’s memoir of Brooklyn's rave scene accomplishes something that even the cynical among us cannot deny: It will make you want to go dancing.

Sep 23, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Kevin Lozano

Brady Crain, the executive director of Mainchance, stands outside the drop-in center in midtown Manhattan.

As Homelessness Spikes in New York City, Eric Adams Is Trying to Close a Homeless Shelter As Homelessness Spikes in New York City, Eric Adams Is Trying to Close a Homeless Shelter

The possibility of closure looms over the patrons of the Mainchance drop-in center.

Sep 19, 2024 / Xenia Gonikberg

Our Buildings Were Built for a Different World

Our Buildings Were Built for a Different World Our Buildings Were Built for a Different World

The climate crisis demands that we retrofit them—which won’t happen at scale until architects start seeing themselves as political actors.

Aug 7, 2024 / Column / Kate Wagner

City Comptroller Brad Lander attends a rally to urge the State Assembly to pass Coverage for All legislation at City Hall Park.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Makes His Case NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Makes His Case

The “progressive and pragmatic” city comptroller joins the race for New York City mayor.

Aug 5, 2024 / Q&A / Bhaskar Sunkara

One of the bridges over the Gowanus Canal.

The Transformation of Gowanus The Transformation of Gowanus

Can a Superfund site be remade into an experiment for equitable housing and eco-friendly development?

Jul 31, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Karrie Jacobs

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