Jonathan Lemire

Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined a plan to build hundreds of thousands of new affordable homes in New York City.

Mayor Bill de Blasio, who plans to make his affordable housing plan a centerpiece of this year’s agenda, announced Thursday that the program has taken an important first step toward meeting its ambitious goal.

What can NY Mayor Bill de Blasio do to heal his deepening rift with the New York Police Department?

New York City has launched its municipal identification card program, the largest in the country, which will allow immigrants living in the country illegally to access key city services they were previously unable to obtain.

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo’s legacy as a liberal champion and powerful orator was remembered at his funeral Tuesday by one who knew him best — Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his son.

NEW YORK—Thousands of police turned their backs Sunday as Mayor Bill de Blasio eulogized an officer shot dead with his partner, repeating a stinging display of scorn for the mayor despite entreaties to put anger aside.