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State Senator Zellnor Myrie restrained and pepper-sprayed by NYPD officers at Barclays Center on May 29th.
State Senator Zellnor Myrie restrained and pepper-sprayed by NYPD officers at Barclays Center on May 29th.
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News & Politics
Even black lawmakers get pepper-sprayed

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson discuss their trauma-inducing experiences at a peaceful protest.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO | June 03, 2020
 
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Interviews & Profiles
Director of ThriveNYC Susan Herman.
ThriveNYC director reaches out to isolated New Yorkers
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A Q&A with Susan Herman on the mental health impact of the coronavirus, her office’s transparency and telemedicine.
By KAY DERVISHI
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Health Care
First Lady Chirlane McGray meets with then-New York City Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill and then-Deputy Commissioner of Collaborative Policing in the NYPD Susan Herman at Safe Horizon, discussing how to help victims of crime and violence hea
What role should police play in New York’s mental health response?
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The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mental health crisis, and recent turmoil amid protests against police brutality may make it more acute.
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New York City
Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch.
Meet the men who scared de Blasio away from police reform
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NYPD officer unions taught the NYC mayor a lesson in 2014. He hasn’t forgotten it.
By BEN ADLER
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Opinion
It’s worth looking at how the United States spent its way out of the Great Depression to find ideas for responding to the current economic calamity.
State revitalization bonds can spark economic recovery
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New York should take a page from FDR’s playbook.
By CHRIS MCNICKLE
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Campaigns & Elections
DSA Candidate for Assembly District 36 Zohran Mamdani.
A fight for the progressive soul of Western Queens
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Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani compete over the same platform in Astoria.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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News & Politics
Governor Cuomo on May 29th.
Unrest puts yet another spotlight on Cuomo’s executive powers
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As protests continue Cuomo and de Blasio try to quell the unrest with curfews.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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Criminal Justice
As protests over the murder of George Floyd rage on, the NYPD are increasing the risk for both protestors and themselves but not wearing masks.
NYPD officers eschew masks during protests
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The large gatherings of cops and protesters could exacerbate the coronavirus threat.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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Interviews & Profiles
Sochie Nnaemeka with Jamaal Bowman and Jumaane Williams.
WFP’s new leader for a new age
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Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.
By JEFF COLTIN
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OPINION

Opinion
NYC requires a leaner, tech-driven government
The budget shortfall makes efficiency essential.
By EMIL SKANDUL
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Opinion
How missed appointments or curfews can lead to COVID-19
New York should stop locking people for minor parole violations during the coronavirus pandemic.
By VINCENT SCHIRALDI
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Commentary
Cuomo’s doing better than Newsom. Here’s why.
This is a time for top-down leadership.
By TOM ALLON
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POLITICS

New York City
Protest against police brutality at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 2nd.
The organizing behind New York City’s protests
Many different groups are responsible for protests against racism and police brutality.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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New York City
The organizing behind New York City’s protests
Many different groups are responsible for protests against racism and police brutality.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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New York State
The coronavirus in New York, by the numbers
New York has the most cases. Here’s a look at other key figures in the state.
By CITY & STATE
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News & Politics
Even black lawmakers get pepper-sprayed
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson discuss their trauma-inducing experiences at a peaceful protest.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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Policy

Health Care
First Lady Chirlane McGray meets with then-New York City Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill and then-Deputy Commissioner of Collaborative Policing in the NYPD Susan Herman at Safe Horizon, discussing how to help victims of crime and violence hea
What role should police play in New York’s mental health response?
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mental health crisis, and recent turmoil amid protests against police brutality may make it more acute.
By KAY DERVISHI
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Criminal Justice
NYPD officers eschew masks during protests
The large gatherings of cops and protesters could exacerbate the coronavirus threat.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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Technology
What if Twitter fact-checked New York politicians?
We suggested a few tweets from New York lawmakers that might elicit a double-take from Twitter’s fact checkers.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Education
Lawmakers push back against Cuomo’s proposed cuts to schools
Committee chairs from the state Senate and NY City Council object.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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PERSONALITY

Interviews & Profiles
Director of ThriveNYC Susan Herman.
ThriveNYC director reaches out to isolated New Yorkers
A Q&A with Susan Herman on the mental health impact of the coronavirus, her office’s transparency and telemedicine.
By KAY DERVISHI
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Interviews & Profiles
WFP’s new leader for a new age
Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.
By JEFF COLTIN
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Interviews & Profiles
Robert Mujica is calling the shots
New York is in fiscal free fall. But the budget director may have to make brutal cuts in order to save it.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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Personality
Meet Andrew Cuomo
The New York governor everyone’s talking about these days.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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POWER LIST

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Power 100
Who holds the most power in New York State?
The 2020 Albany Power 100
This year, the coronavirus upended the balance of power in state government.
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New York City
Meet the men who scared de Blasio away from police reform
NYPD officer unions taught the NYC mayor a lesson in 2014. He hasn’t forgotten it.
By BEN ADLER
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Interviews & Profiles
WFP’s new leader for a new age
Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.
By JEFF COLTIN
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Personality
Why stop with Billy Idol? We want more, more, more
More public service announcements from ’80s icons.
By JEFF COLTIN, CITY & STATE
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Photos: Recognizing New York’s most powerful people
City & State’s Power 100 reception tagged the leaders who make NYC tick.
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From left, Edward Wallace, co-chairman of the New York City Office at Greenberg Traurig and #83 on NYC 100; Suri Kasirer, founder & president of Kasirer and #28 on NYC 100.
From left, Chris Coffey, head of New York practice at Tusk Strategies and #98 on NYC 100; New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, #100 on NYC 100; Samara Karasyk, executive vice president at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
From left, Jonathan Phelps, sales executive - political and advocacy at Pandora; Quemuel Arroyo, global head of community at Charge.
Jeff Coltin, senior reporter at City & State and emcee for the event, introducing the speaking lineup.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, #24 on NYC 100 and keynote speaker for the event, addressing the crowd.
The crowd listening to the speaking program for the reception.
Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, chairwoman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party and #73 on NYC 100.
Emily Giske, partner at Bolton-St. Johns and #50 on NYC 100.
From left, Williams; David Greenfield, executive director and CEO at the Met Council and #95 on NYC 100; Jacquelyn Martell, state director of advocacy for Achievement First; Herman Merritt, political director at CSA.
From left, Errol Louis, host of “Inside City Hall” on NY1 and #41 on NYC 100; Randy Peers, president and CEO at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
Julie Menin, New York City census director and executive assistant corporation counsel for strategic advocacy, holding up her profile in City & State as #75 on NYC 100.
From left, Coltin; Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, #44 on NYC 100.
Photos: Celebrating New York’s education leaders
City & State’s Education Power 100 reception recognized New York’s titans of teaching.
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From left, Tasfia Rahman, policy coordinator for the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families; Jasmine Gripper, executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education and #24 on the Education Power 100; Natasha Capers, coordinator for the New
A shot of the crowd eating, drinking and chatting during the event.
From left, Laura Zingmond, senior editor at InsideSchools and #43 on the Education Power 100; Vanessa Leung, co-executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families and #67 on the Education Power 100.
Betty Rosa, center left, chancellor of the state Board of Regents and #1 on the Education Power 100, talking with attendees at the event.
Jon Lentz, editor-in-chief of City & State New York, serves as the emcee for the event.
The crowd listens to the speaking program during the reception.
Rosa, right, delivering her keynote address next to Jeff Mejia, a graduate of Berkeley College and the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, who delivered introductory remarks.
State Sen. John Liu, chairman of the New York City Education Committee and #8 on the Education Power 100, delivering his keynote address.
From left, Anita Gundanna, co-executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families and #67 on the Education Power 100; Leung; Rahman.
Charissa Fernández, executive director of Teach for America New York and #57 on the Education Power 100, talking with an attendee at the event.
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, center, chairman of the Education Committee and #7 on the Education Power 100, talking with attendees during the event.
Photos: Celebrating the leaders who built New York
City & State’s 50 over 50 gala recognized New York’s elder statespeople.
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From left, Mary Paterson; Carl McCall, Lifetime Achievement honoree; former Gov. David Paterson, Lifetime Achievement honoree
From left, Lenue H. Singletary III, senior vice president for Brooklyn Hospital Center; Dr. Wayne Riley, president of SUNY Downstate
Betsy Gotbaum, executive director of Citizens Union and emcee for 50 Over 50, addressing the crowd
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams introducing Paterson
The crowd listens to the speaker lineup
Paterson delivers remarks while Adams laughs along with him
From left, McCall and Riley take a photo after they each delivered remarks
From left, Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging and Lifetime Achievement honoree; Ana Oliveira, president and chief executive officer of The New York Women’s Foundation
Corey Johnson, speaker of the New York City Council, introduces Ethan Geto, principal at Geto & de Milly and Life Achievement honoree
From left, Geto and Johnson take a photo after they delivered remarks
Christine Quinn, president and CEO of Win, introduces Charles John O’Byrne, executive vice president for policy at Related Companies and Lifetime Achievement honoree
From left, Quinn and O’Byrne take a photo after they delivered remarks
Dr. Ramon Tallaj, board chairman for Somos Community Care, delivers remarks
Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in health
City & State’s gala recognized New York’s leaders in the health care community.
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From left, Bryan O’Malley, executive direction of Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of New York State and #59 on Health Power 100; Marina Marcou-O’Malley, policy and operations director for the Alliance for Quality Education
From left, Kimberly Williams, president and chief executive officer of Vibrant Emotional Health and #85 on Health Power 100; Loree Sutton, candidate for mayor of New York City; Kathryn Salisbury, executive vice president of strategy and business developme
A shot of the crowd mingling during the event.
From left, David Gould, board chair of Primary Care Development Corporation; Harold Iselin, managing shareholder at the Albany office for Greenberg Traurig and #53 on Health Power 100; Laura Evangelista, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig; Louise Cohen, chi
From left, David Gould, board chair of Primary Care Development Corporation; Harold Iselin, managing shareholder at the Albany office for Greenberg Traurig and #53 on Health Power 100; Laura Evangelista, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig; Louise Cohen, chi
John W. Roane, chairman of the community advisory board for NYC Health+Hospitals Bellevue
From center, Lisa David, president and chief executive officer of Public Health Solutions, and Sharon Greenberger, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater New York and #86 on Health Power 100, chatting during the event.
Howard Zucker, commissioner of the state Department of Health.
Zucker breaking out festive glasses to celebrate the start of the new year.
Oxiris Barbot, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and #2 on Health Power 100, delivering keynote remarks.
Johanne Morne, director of the state Department of Health AIDS Institute and #37 on Health Power 100
From left, Denise West, deputy executive director for the Brooklyn Perinatal Network; and Anthony Feliciano, director of the Commission on the Public’s Health System and #98 on Health Power 100
New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, chairwoman of the Committee on Hospitals and #18 on Health Power 100, chatting with attendees at the event.
Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in the black community
City & State’s gala recognized New York’s black political leaders.
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From left, Maron Alemu, district director for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Chanera Pierce, senior project manager at New York City Housing Preservation and Development; Tasha Young, director of land use and policy for New York City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo; and
From left, Rep. Gregory Meeks and DuWayne Gregory, presiding officer for the Suffolk County Legislature.
Keynote speaker Charles Rangel addressing the crowd.
Keynote speaker Meeks addressing the crowd.
Kirsten John Foy, president & CEO of Arc of Justice.
Gregg Bishop, commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, talking with other event attendees.
From left, Terrence Byerson, program coordinator at STRIVE; Rudy Coombs, president of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, Local 813; Courtney Bennett, executive director of One Hundred Black Men; and Louis Baldwin, human resources manag
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams (center left), and Errol Louis (center right), anchor & reporter at NY1, pose for a photo with other event attendees.
A shot of the crowd mingling during the event.
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