Commentary

Original essays, new research and data analysis on many of the biggest questions facing cities

Getting Government Under Comptrol

City Government

Getting Government Under Comptrol

Jamie Rubin Apr. 09 2025

Echoes of 1977 Shape 2025 Mayoral Politics in New York

History

Echoes of 1977 Shape 2025 Mayoral Politics in New York

David R. Eichenthal Apr. 09 2025

From Point A to Point Q, and Beyond

History

From Point A to Point Q, and Beyond

Jake Berman Apr. 09 2025

Events

Mayoral Candidate Forum on Public Safety and Quality of Life

Errol Louis, Reuven Blau Apr. 07 2025

Is There Any Path to Victory for Eric Adams as an Independent?

Politics

Is There Any Path to Victory for Eric Adams as an Independent?

Bradley Tusk Apr. 04 2025

What Actually Brought New York City Back from the Brink?

Crime

What Actually Brought New York City Back from the Brink?

Vital City Apr. 03 2025

What Does Trump’s Move to Dismantle the Department of Education Mean for NYC?

Repercussions

What Does Trump’s Move to Dismantle the Department of Education Mean for NYC?

Aaron M. Pallas Apr. 03 2025

After Hours with Jamie Rubin: Nonprofits and People in Poverty — It's Complicated

Podcast

After Hours with Jamie Rubin: Nonprofits and People in Poverty — It's Complicated

Jamie Rubin Mar. 27 2025

Yes to Abundance, Yes to Nuance, Yes to Excellence

City Planning

Yes to Abundance, Yes to Nuance, Yes to Excellence

Vishaan Chakrabarti Mar. 26 2025

New York City Isn’t Ready for the Trump Stress Test

Transportation

New York City Isn’t Ready for the Trump Stress Test

Harry Siegel Mar. 20 2025

Can New York Still Build Transformative Infrastructure?

City Planning

Can New York Still Build Transformative Infrastructure?

Robert Polner, Michael Tubridy Mar. 20 2025

Mayor Adams, Don’t Sell Out New York City’s Economy

Government Operations

Mayor Adams, Don’t Sell Out New York City’s Economy

Ernesto Castañeda, Marshall Plane Mar. 12 2025