Shantel Destra
Posted inElections
Just over 3% of eligible voters cast ballots in the five boroughs during the first nine days of voting for new representatives in Congress and the State Senate.
Posted inTransit
Struggling Taxi Drivers See Congestion Pricing as Fee That Breaks Their Backs
Report says demand for yellow cabs could drop by nearly 20%, adding to the troubles of drivers rocked by the pandemic and drowning in debt.
Posted inElections
Three Local Issues NY-10’s Next Member of Congress Could Actually Influence
A crumbling expressway, the threat of rising seas and missing funding for NYCHA: the problems vexing NY-10 and how the area’s next U.S. Representative could help
Posted inCity Government
City Council LGBTQ Caucus Calls for Action From Health Dept. With Monkeypox Bills
Seeking more vaccines and data, the caucus plans on Thursday to introduce a legislative package aimed at better addressing the city’s monkeypox outbreak.
Posted inUncategorized
Third Time May Not Be Charm for Patel as Voters Reluctant to Embrace Generational Change
Rarely are there two incumbents in one race. The challenger in New York’s new 12th Congressional District says it’s time for new energy in the House. Even many older New Yorkers agree — but still aren’t ready to give up on the political power of seniority.
Posted inHealth
More Monkeypox Vaccines Are Coming to NYC. Should You Get Vaccinated — And How?
Your guide to all things monkeypox — now a “public health emergency” in the city — from symptoms to where to get vaccinated.
Posted inAlbany, Queens
Elizabeth Crowley Attracts GOP, Real Estate Donors in Dem Primary
Four years after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stunned Joe Crowley, an AOC-pick is running against cousin Elizabeth Crowley in another primary contest pitting a socialist against a moderate.
Posted inHow to New York
How to Check in on Neighbors During a Heat Wave — And Possibly Save a Life
Experts say New Yorkers should come with specific, explicit questions and plans on what to do next.
Posted inTransit
New Yorkers Who Answered Mayor’s Call to Catch Cops on Phones Got No Replies
In the wake of subway violence this spring and accusations of police officers not paying attention underground, Mayor Eric Adams said anyone who sees a cop lollygagging on a mobile device should ping him. Several people did, and were left on read.
Posted inEducation
How One Brooklyn School Is Coping With Coming Budget Cuts — Painfully
Displacement is “demoralizing” says one teacher departing from a Brooklyn middle school. On Friday, City Council members grilled education officials about why they’re shrinking needed resources.

