New York State
Politics
Hochul: “I’m not giving a straight answer on that”
Gov. Kathy Hochul dodges, sidesteps and avoids direct questions about hot-topic issues in a one-on-one interview with City & State.
New York City
Politics
Activist lawmakers share in taxi drivers’ victory
Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Yuh-Line Niou broke a 15-day fast this week after the city reached a deal with one of the largest taxi medallion lenders.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee
The incoming eastern Queens City Council member is not a fan of defunding the police and congestion pricing.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A year after reforms were promised, people leaving New York jails and prisons still lack IDs
Reentering society without ID makes jobs and apartments almost impossible to get. Still, many people getting out of prison are without the essential paperwork.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Family court attorneys sue the city and state for better pay
The lawsuit claims that New York family court attorneys’ paltry pay is preventing their clients from getting adequate service.
Housing
Policy
Will the SoHo/NoHo rezoning help or harm Chinatown? Depends who you ask.
Opponents and proponents can’t agree on anything really – including where Chinatown’s borders are.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked
The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
“I did it:” Eric Adams becomes New York City mayor at last
The city’s second Black mayor will inherit a host of problems de Blasio leaves behind.
Technology
Policy
Will New York pull the plug on Bitcoin mining?
The state blocked two new power plants for not aligning with new climate goals, and environmentalists hope cryptocurrency mining plants will get the boot next.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York
Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?
New York City
Power Lists
The 2021 Long Island Power 100
The most influential individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Laura Curran appeals to the center-right for reelection
If she loses, it might be because Democrats were apathetic to the Nassau County executive.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Races to watch in New York’s 2021 general election
These are the few competitive seats up for grabs.
New York State
Politics
Hochul gets competition and Cuomo gets a criminal complaint
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The 2021 New York City Council speaker contenders
What you need to know about all the likely candidates.
Politics
Politics
Fossella calls speed cameras “a money grab” as his company cashes in
The technology is a hot topic in the race for Staten Island borough president.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
