Policy
Front-line flashpoints appear in New York’s battle against COVID-19
A new wave of labor strife could complicate the state response to the coronavirus pandemic.
MTA
Politics
Insiders don’t expect overnight subway access to come back next year
Poll: Nearly two-thirds say 24/7 service will be a thing of the past
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Dianne Morales’ NYC mayoral campaign theme: 'power to the people'
A Q&A with the nonprofit executive and New York City mayoral candidate.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Elinor Tatum: Black women’s contributions need to be recognized
The Amsterdam News’ editor-in-chief on her special project with City & State.
New York State
Politics
How powerful Black women are correcting inequalities
They’re using their influence to make the path easier for others.
New York State
Personality
How Black women became New York’s power players
Firsthand accounts of the barriers and triumphs in New York’s political world.
New York City
Policy
Elected officials, parents call for another chance for New York City students to opt into in-person learning
Staffing and space challenges will limit the availability of five days of in-person learning, but many say the option should open up again for families.
New York City
Opinion
A tale of two mayors
In retrospect, Dinkins looks better and Giuliani looks worse than when they left office.
Budget
Policy
State budget battles begin taking shape
Legislators, advocates and the Cuomo administration are girding for a multi-front tilt in the weeks before the governor has to present his budget in January.
New York City
Politics
The death of David Dinkins and there’s a new supermajority in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Technology
Policy
How the new normal could narrow New York’s digital divide
State lawmakers and activists say better late than never in expanding Internet access for millions of people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion
Opinion
The police reform that wasn’t
After George Floyd was killed, New York City only pretended to change policing.
Personality
Personality
Friends and colleagues remember David Dinkins
A gentle man who devoted his life to public service, advocated for disability rights and racial harmony
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State Senate Democrats proved the haters wrong
The final vote shows that voters are rewarding Democrats for what they got done with one-party rule in Albany.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
More Emmys for New York’s politicians
Why stop with Cuomo? Here are some other award-winning performances.
New York State
Politics