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

SUNY chancellor John King talks budget wins and campus protests

The head of the state’s public university system discussed the police response to pro-Palestinian protest encampments and the fate of SUNY Downstate.

Interviews & Profiles

Asian American voting power is breaking through in southern Brooklyn

The area is represented by Asian Americans in both chambers of the state Legislature and in the City Council. That doesn’t mean they agree on anything.

Special Reports

Solving the traffic frustrations around New York City’s airports

A Q&A with state Sen. Leroy Comrie on how the renovations at airports are benefiting Southeast Queens.

Special Reports

Working to keep air traffic control jobs on Long Island

A Q&A with Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on how his subcommittee post has positioned him to help FAA workers.

Special Reports

Evaluating how the Port Authority is doing on MWBE contracting

A Q&A with Selvena Brooks-Powers on what airport redevelopment projects mean for New Yorkers.

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Special Reports

Protecting airports from flooding and building out a ferry service option

A Q&A with Donovan Richards on how the water will be key to the future of New York City’s airports.

Special Reports

Improving the community’s relationship with airports

A Q&A with Khaleel Anderson talks about cutting down on noise pollution around JFK Airport.

Special Reports

Airports are the front doors to our communities

A Q&A with Janet Ho on the state Transportation Department’s role in aviation.

New York State

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal wants to save local newspapers

In a Q&A, he talks about a new tax break that was included in the final state budget.

Energy & Environment

Green New York initiatives touted at first City & State Trailblazers in Clean Energy event

Andrew Kessler, president of NY Green Bank, a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and New York City Council Member Sandy Nurse, delivered keynote remarks.

Personality

There aren’t official rules about women politicians’ appearances, but unwritten pressures certainly exist

Despite their increasing visibility, women in government must still contend with gendered biases about the ways in which they choose to present themselves.