Health Care

Policy

NY’s murky records mask rising Medicaid costs

The state was quietly busting through its self-imposed Medicaid spending cap – and that was before the pandemic struck.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

James Gennaro is back for Round 2

A Q&A with the new City Council member who is starting his 13th year in the chamber.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Hizzoner is living for Cuomo’s downfall

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is suddenly telling us what he really thinks about the embattled governor.

New York City

Politics

Editor's Note: Inclusion and ranking on our power lists

City & State is committed to reflecting all of New York’s diverse communities in our coverage of New York state politics and government.

New York State

Politics

Mapping congressional redistricting

Here’s what New York’s new congressional boundaries could look like.

New York State

Politics

Where Democrats draw the line

Will the party defer to the Independent Redistricting Commission, or use its supermajorities to try to retain control of Congress?

New York State

Politics

The other shoe drops for Cuomo

Sexual harassment allegations by a second accuser means scandal will shadow the governor for months – if not longer.

New York State

Politics

New state lawmakers from Rochester spearhead policing reform

Elected officials take on mental health crisis response, police residency requirements and qualified immunity after Daniel Prude decision.

New York State

Policy

State Legislature moves to restore voting rights to parolees

The state Senate has passed the decade-old bill for the first time since its introduction

New York City

Politics

Richard Carranza’s biggest moments

The defining events of the New York City schools chancellor’s tenure

New York State

Politics

One woman who could bring down Gov. Andrew Cuomo

No matter what happens to the governor, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi will likely play a big role.

Health Care

Policy

Where does NY’s mental health stand?

The state’s residents are dealing with heightened levels of anxiety, depression and substance abuse – with too few resources available to them.

New York City

Politics

What does the New York City Council do?

Passing laws, negotiating budgets, making land use decisions and more!