New York State
Politics
How New York repealed the ‘walking while trans’ law
Activist Kiara St. James, along with other activists and lawmakers, worked for years to end the discriminatory law.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In a pride month election, LGBTQ council candidates hope to grow the caucus
The New York City Council’s LGBTQ membership could be increased and diversified.
New York City
Politics
New York hits vaccination benchmark and the final NYC mayoral debate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Bill Perkins, despite barely running, may win again
The longtime Council member from Harlem surprised observers by running for reelection.
New York City Council
Politics
Crowded field of candidates seeks to replace Daniel Dromm on City Council
Nine leading contenders have lined up to fill the seat representing District 25 in Queens.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brooklyn judges compete for rare open Surrogate’s Court seat
Some view the election as a test for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s power.
Eric Adams
Politics
Questions and answers about Eric Adams’ housing history, office space and voter registration
City & State reached out to the Brooklyn borough president’s mayoral campaign.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A crash course in nonprofit operations
NYN’s OpCon virtual event offers advice on transitioning out of the pandemic.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report shows nonprofit job recovery in May
The sector gained 63,000 new jobs, but still is well below pre-pandemic levels.
Labor
Policy
Unemployed New Yorkers still can’t get through to the Department of Labor
The problem persists despite $193 million in contracts to address it.
Opinion
Opinion
Barkan: Adams’ residency matters less than his real estate policies
Adams is a landlord and that’s how he approaches rent regulation.
New York City
Politics
Maya Wiley won over The Strokes. For some, that’s enough to back her.
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The endorsements for NYC mayoral candidates
New York City Democrats will have to make a choice in the June 2021 primary for mayor – but some prominent New Yorkers and organizations have already made their pick.
New York City
Politics
Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority
10 candidates seek to fill Karen Koslowitz’s City Council seat in District 29 while opposing the construction of Kew Gardens jail.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sliwa likely to win Republican mayoral primary – but who knows?
There’s been limited polling in this largely overlooked race.
Education
Opinion