Author Archive

Amanda Salazar

News & Politics

Politics

MENA candidates have had several wins in New York – and more close calls

While there have been breakthrough successes, more MENA candidates have been trying for elected office in recent years.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Who’s running in NY-18?

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan only has one Republican challenger so far, and she has lost a congressional election before.

Heard Around Town

Policy

NYC outdoor dining permits won’t generate much revenue, deputy mayor says

Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi said that the new pay-by-square-foot permit system for outdoor dining setups won’t generate much revenue for the city, despite charging up to $31 per square foot.

Politics

Politics

NY Republicans are suing to keep their outside income. Here’s how much they make.

Republican state lawmakers, some of whom make big bucks in their second jobs, are arguing a $35,000 cap is unconstitutional.

NYPD

Politics

Protesters call on Caban to fire officers in slaying of Kawaski Trawick

A march from City Hall to police headquarters demanded action from newly appointed Commissioner Eddie Caban

Politics

Politics

These two New York reps have already endorsed Trump for 2024

“There’s no benefit whatsoever to endorsing Donald Trump early,” one consultant quipped.

Policy

Policy

Seeking public safety and cybersecurity solutions to protect New York

Experts at City & State’s 2023 Protecting New York summit pushed for collaboration and preventive measures to strengthen the state’s safety

MagazineShow All

NYPD

Politics

Edward Caban was just promoted to NYPD commissioner. He’ll get a $579 raise.

With more work and now being on the hook for whatever struggles the department may face, he won’t be earning a lot more money.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

New York City faces climate risks like air quality and flooding

A Q&A with New York City Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala on how the city is preparing to handle a variety of challenges.

Energy & Environment

Policy

State Legislature got a lot done on energy and the environment

From gas stoves to public renewables, several major bills passed during this year’s session.

Health Care

Policy

‘We simply want our health care.’ Retirees rally at City Hall for Medicare Advantage bill

Fresh off a recent legal victory, retirees are pushing the City Council to buck the mayor and union leaders.

Transportation

Policy

Elected officials and Brooklynites call on City Hall to reverse course on McGuinness Boulevard project

At a City Hall rally, supporters of the plan to overhaul a busy and dangerous street in Greenpoint railed against the mayor’s actions to stop it.

Policy

Policy

Excelsior Pass is another vestige of New York’s COVID-19 era to come to an end

The app, once used to prove vaccination status and negative COVID-19 test results upon entry to businesses, is being phased out on July 28.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser

Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.

Heard Around Town

Policy

Hochul allocates $51 million to hate crime prevention

The money will go to community organizations facing bias crimes. The governor also signed college campus hate crime reporting legislation.

New York State

Politics

Sue! New Jersey’s undefeated Supreme Court record against New York

The nation’s highest court in two centuries has ruled in favor of the Garden State in at least 6 cases against its neighbor, and there could be one more with congestion pricing