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How New York Judges Spend Their Way Toward Seats on the Bench
Most of the state Supreme Court candidates who won in November had donated to the parties and party bosses that nominated them, a New York Focus investigation found.
Sam Mellins · December 10, 2020
The MTA’s $500 million nightly cleaning and shutdown isn’t worth it, experts say
Sanitizing the subways every night offers little protection against COVID, scientists say. MTA board members say they’ve raised questions - but received few answers.
Devin Wright · November 20, 2020
Recently Jailed New Yorkers Struggle When Dumped on Street With No ID
Leaving Rikers Island, many former detainees can’t rent apartments or get jobs - because the city lost their ID.
Morley Musick · October 20, 2020
Why has Scott Stringer Invested City Pensions in Private Equity Firms like Blackstone?
City pension fund investments in private equity real estate haven’t just subsidized rent hikes and evictions. They’ve also cost the city at least $370 million.
Matthew Cunningham-Cook · October 12, 2020
Inside the NYC Democratic Socialists of America’s Electoral Powerhouse
NYC-DSA built an electoral powerhouse with no paid staff and just a few years of experience. Here’s how they pulled it off.
Sam Mellins · October 12, 2020