Michael Bloomberg
The Big Apple's Small Response to Hurricane Sandy
Two years after Hurricane Sandy flooded much of New York City, the city's response to climate change and rising sea levels is missing the opportunity to think big.
Is New York’s Latest Graffiti Crackdown Backfiring?
Crime rates are low and the new mayor is an outspoken progressive, so why is the NYPD going after graffiti artists like it's 1994?
How Private Companies Are Profiting From Homelessness in New York City
NYC pays millions of dollars a year for homeless shelters that residents say are inadequate and hostile, and where they risk sudden eviction.
Naomi Klein on New York Protests: 'What We're Seeing Is the Birth of a New Climate Movement'
The social activist and author spoke to VICE News about civil disobedience, benevolent billionaires, and the importance of the People’s Climate March, where thousands of protestors assembled ahead of the UN climate summit.
Many Homes Rebuilt After Hurricane Sandy Are Likely Headed Back Underwater
New York City is spending millions to rebuild waterfront homes destroyed by the massive storm, ignoring the threat of rising sea levels due to climate change.
NYPD's 'Broken Windows' Policing Is the Same Old Stop-and-Frisk
NYPD's "Broken Windows" philosophy has the same effect as stop-and-frisk policy — the disproportionate targeting of blacks and Latinos.
Could a Real Estate Development Save New York from Climate Change?
Building our way out of this mess has a certain twisted appeal.
Chipotle Is the Latest Company Caught Awkwardly in the Gun Debate
A gun control group launched a petition on Monday for Chipotle to ban firearms. It got 10,000 signatures, and the Mexican food chain agreed.
A New Bloomberg-Backed Group Is Gunning for the NRA
The new organization, Everytown for Gun Safety, includes a lobbying arm as well as a political action committee.
Has New York City Stopped Spying on Muslims?
The NYPD's notorious Muslim mapping program has been disbanded, but that doesn't mean the cops have stopped watching mosques and Muslim student groups.
Stop-and-Frisk Is Back on Until Next Year
Judge Shira Scheindlin, who initially ruled against the New York City stop-and-frisk policy has been removed from the case for appearing impartial. That means stop-and-frisk is back on until at least March of 2014.
A Red Lobster Waitress Got a Racial Slur Instead of a Tip
It's bad enough when a waitress puts in the time and effort to refill a customer's diet soda, complies with the incessant demand for "more Cheddar Bay Biscuits," and gets stiffed on gratuity, but it's even worse when said waitress is insulted for being...