Criminal Justice
Politics
What needs to change at Rikers? Everything.
We asked more than a dozen criminal justice experts. They urged staying the course on borough-based jails – and many called for a federal takeover of Rikers in the meantime.
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.
Heard Around Town
Policy
‘The pain still lingers.’ Officials break ground on I-81 replacement, acknowledging environmental racism of the past
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to break ground on the project.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
College access nonprofits respond to SCOTUS’ affirmative action decision
Organizations serving students of color remain committed to advancing diversity in top schools, despite funding unknowns
Politics
Politics
Does George Latimer want to unseat Jamaal Bowman? Could he?
The Westchester County executive said he’s been fielding calls about a primary against the progressive member of “the Squad.” Experts weigh in on what that race would look like.
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
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Zack Fink is ready to lobby politicians instead of chasing them for quotes
After 28 years in journalism, most recently at beloved local cable news network NY1, Fink is joining Davidoff Hutcher & Citron.
Politics
Politics
Embattled AM Juan Ardila reports raising $20k less than primary opponent
The New York Assembly member was accused of sexual misconduct earlier this year, and is resisting calls to resign. His opponent Émilia Decaudin raised more than $22,000.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York congressional candidates amass robust war chests
The latest July federal campaign disclosures from the Empire State’s most competitive races.
Transportation
Policy
Exemptions begin at the forefront of congestion pricing review
The Traffic Mobility Review Board will look over more than 100 requested exemptions to the tolling structure.
Heard Around Town
Politics
A look at NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella’s complaint history
Several complaints against the newly promoted deputy commissioner have been dismissed. None have been substantiated.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Jennifer Raab says goodbye to Hunter College after nearly a quarter century
The exiting college president sat down with City & State to discuss her impact on the school and the legacy she leaves after more than 22 years of service.
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.
Housing
Policy
Adams limits shelter stays for single adult asylum-seekers to 60 days
The mayor announced the move to ensure enough space for incoming families, including asylum-seekers
New York State
Politics
Hochul hauls in big real estate money
A who’s who of developers maxed out their contributions to the governor.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: The NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices are still here but under a new name
A new report sheds light on the New York City Police Department’s overpolicing of Black and Latino communities, and passing the How Many Stops Act could bring transparency into the NYPD’s daily activities and help prevent future loss of life.
NYPD
Opinion
Opinion: The NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices are still here but under a new name
A new report sheds light on the New York City Police Department’s overpolicing of Black and Latino communities, and passing the How Many Stops Act could bring transparency into the NYPD’s daily activities and help prevent future loss of life.
Energy & Environment
Opinion
Opinion: Employ vulnerable communities to build New York’s clean energy transition
In order to right deep-rooted environmental inequities, the state’s clean energy transition should provide communities of color with access to quality job opportunities in the new green economy.
Editor's Note
Opinion