Politics
Politics
The New York City Council failed to pass a bill. What happened?
Progressives opposed to boosting police pensions voted down a bill for the first time in years.
New York State
Politics
“We battled to get that food store:” What the Tops supermarket meant to Buffalo’s Black community
The racist mass shooting has left a deep scar at a symbol of resilience on the city’s East Side.
New York State
Policy
Kidney donation bill stuck in Assembly “traffic jam”
Advocates claimed the legislation could lead to 100 more donors every year, with just a $1 million annual cost for the state.
New York City
Policy
NYC to Albany: We’re ready for 24/7 speed cameras
The City Council reached a deal with state lawmakers, marking a minor victory for Mayor Eric Adams.
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SCOTUS could soon overturn New York’s gun law. Here how the state could respond
The Supreme Court has New York’s gun license law in its crosshairs, and some legal experts said a rash of mass shootings isn’t likely to sway the conservative majority.
Politics
Politics
The race for New York’s 10th Congressional District begins
Six top candidates met in person for the first forum in the Empire State’s hottest race.
Gun Control
Policy
SCOTUS could soon overturn New York’s gun law. Here how the state could respond.
The Supreme Court has New York’s gun license law in its crosshairs, and some legal experts said a rash of mass shootings isn’t likely to sway the conservative majority.
New York State
Policy
Hochul proposes raising age to purchase AR-15 rifle to 21
Both in Texas and Buffalo, 18-year-old men legally purchased these semiautomatic rifles before their attacks.
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Report finds child hunger is 55% higher than pre-pandemic levels in NYC
City Harvest’s research comes as food insecurity may worsen for some of the most vulnerable families in the coming summer months.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Buffalo supermarket shooting highlights need for co-responder models
With the rise in shootings across the country, law enforcement should no longer be the typical response to a mental health crisis.
Opinion
Opinion
Bring back the solitary beat cop and put them on each subway
Patrolling train cars and platforms will bring back straphangers and jumpstart our city’s recovery.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Antonio Delgado’s swearing in sets up a messy election schedule
The special election to fill his seat representing the 19th Congressional District will likely be held on Aug. 23.
Budget
Policy
What to know about New York City budget negotiations
A little more than a month before the budget deadline, the City Council is still pushing for more funding for affordable housing, neighborhood health centers and safe streets.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s remaining legislative priorities: Bills on guns and abortion
With just five days left in the session, there’s a lot of dealmaking left to be done by the governor and state lawmakers.
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Adams signs executive order to prevent price gouging on baby formula
The mayor’s action comes after a call for action by Women's Caucus of the City Council.
Opinion
Publisher’s Note: City & State Florida is now live online
Our expansion into the Sunshine State now has its own website for 24/7 access to our award-winning content, events information and growing roster of power lists.
Politics
Where do the District 10 congressional candidates stand? We asked some experts
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Mondaire Jones and Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou are the most prominent candidates, so far.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Peoples-Stokes: I’m disappointed in how America allows racism to continue
The Assembly majority leader discusses the aftermath of the Buffalo mass shooting and impact on her community.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Security fears persist about New York’s potential use of electronic voting machines
The state Legislature could vote to ban the devices before the state Board of Elections approves them for use.
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