The Journal
Featuring original commentary, new research and data analysis from leading thinkers, practitioners and neighborhood voices.
Crime: Looking Back at 2025, and Ahead to 2026
What happened in New York City and nationally, and what will happen next?
Trump: 100 Days and Beyond
What impact is the administration having on cities and the people who live in them?
Crime: Looking Back at 2024, and Ahead to 2025
Breaking down New York City's, and the nation's, trends in violence and disorder
The Case Against Eric Adams & Co.
Considering the fix the mayor (and the city) are in, from many angles
How Many People Should New York City's Jails Hold?
Everything about Rikers Island and what replaces it depends on the answer
Crime: What Happened in 2023, and What 2024 May Bring
Breaking down New York City's — and America's — trends in violence and victimization
Gun Violence
Vital City's first issue looks at the problem of gun violence and how it might be solved.