2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Heastie visits incumbents facing left-wing primary challenges
In recent weeks, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has hosted in-district events with Assembly Members Didi Barrett, Michael Benedetto and Stefani Zinerman – who are all fighting off primary challenges backed by the WFP or DSA.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We need legislative reform to address our trash problem
We can only fix our trash problem by cutting down on the amount of waste we produce, which will require legislation like the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
News & Politics
Politics
Appellate court agrees that state ethics commission is unconstitutional
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sued the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government to prevent it from investigating his $5 million book deal.
Housing
Policy
How New York is addressing its affordable housing crisis
Local and state leaders at City & State’s 2024 Affordable Housing summit weighed in on efforts underway to build more, while protecting tenants and homeowners.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD still racking up overtime and mum on social media posts
The New York City Council criticized police leaders for fiscal mismanagement and “unprofessional” posts.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD still racking up overtime and mum on social media posts
The New York City Council criticized police leaders for fiscal mismanagement and “unprofessional” posts.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
AOC challenger hit with FEC complaint
The complaint alleges that Marty Dolan, who is challenging the progressive member of Congress, failed to properly report his campaign contributions and expenditures.
New York City
Policy
More baby changing stations have been installed at New York City parks
The city is ahead of schedule in its goal to equip nearly every parks bathroom by 2027.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State wins five awards at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
This year’s wins included first place wins for best news website and best newsletter.
Education
Policy
David Banks testifies on antisemitism in schools before House subcommittee
Congress has been a tough place to visit for educational leaders recently.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Zellnor Myrie may run for mayor on legislative record
The state senator has focused on criminal justice and election reforms in Albany.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Myrie starts exploratory committee to challenge Adams for mayor
The state senator is the latest politico to express interest in mounting a challenge.
News & Politics
Personality
Rowan Wilson honored at 2024 Asian American Judges Association of New York dinner
The state’s top judge was warmly welcomed at the packed event in Manhattan’s Chinatown.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Where is the vision from New York’s leaders?
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul should pursue transformative policies like free universal child care, a Social Housing Development Authority and tuition-free public education at CUNY and SUNY schools.
Personality
Personality
2024 Met Gala photos: New York political figures show off their looks
A behind the scenes photo shoot with Adrienne Adams, while the mayor attends an after-party.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Judge tosses abortion rights measure from November ballot
Democrats had been pushing the state constitutional amendment that would protect abortion rights and other civil rights
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bayona out at City Hall
The executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media handed in his resignation and is leaving the Adams administration.
News & Politics
Politics
Lee Zeldin sees warning signs for women’s sports in ERA
At the state Capitol, conservatives gathered to focus on a culture war talking point that’s not included in the proposed constitutional amendment.
Transportation
Opinion
Opinion: Serial speeders are killing New Yorkers. It’s time to slow them down.
A proposed bill would require “speed limiter” devices to be installed on serial speeders’ vehicles, stopping them from going more than 5 mph over the speed limit.
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