Commentary

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

The Problem with the ‘Criminal Legal System’

Culture

The Problem with the ‘Criminal Legal System’

Greg Berman Jan. 02 2025

On Overdose Prevention Centers, Listen to Community Complaints

Public Health

On Overdose Prevention Centers, Listen to Community Complaints

Katheryne Pugliese Jan. 02 2025

Once Hotbeds of Hip-Hop, Now Forgotten Spaces

Culture

Once Hotbeds of Hip-Hop, Now Forgotten Spaces

Miles Marshall Lewis Jan. 02 2025

For New York City Crime Trends, A Good Month

data

For New York City Crime Trends, A Good Month

Elizabeth Glazer Dec. 20 2024

Can Adams Really Win a Second Term?

Politics

Can Adams Really Win a Second Term?

Bradley Tusk Dec. 17 2024

How Not to Use NYPD Drones

Police Reform

How Not to Use NYPD Drones

Barry Friedman, Max Isaacs, Jesse Woo Dec. 13 2024

Trump’s Mass Deportation Threat: Reality or Fantasy?

Politics

Trump’s Mass Deportation Threat: Reality or Fantasy?

Felipe De La Hoz Dec. 12 2024

Corruption

Of Subpoenas and Shoe Leather: How Prosecutors and Investigative Journalists Pursue Public Corruption

Jelani Cobb, Errol Louis, Rose Gill Dec. 10 2024

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch vs. New York City Crime — and Corruption

Police Reform

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch vs. New York City Crime — and Corruption

Elizabeth Glazer Dec. 05 2024

The Local Government Staffers We Need and Deserve

Governance

The Local Government Staffers We Need and Deserve

Caitlin Lewis, Grace Rauh Dec. 05 2024

Where Does Drug Policy Go From Here?

Drugs

Where Does Drug Policy Go From Here?

Beau Kilmer Dec. 03 2024

A Child is Dead. The City Must Respond the Right Way.

Child Welfare

A Child is Dead. The City Must Respond the Right Way.

Stacy Torres Nov. 27 2024