State Sen. Zellnor Myrie takes on the rise in gun violence

The Brooklyn lawmaker wants to hold gun manufacturers accountable with a proposed change to the state’s criminal nuisance law.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• August 17, 2020

Museums, cultural institutions can reopen Aug. 24

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 17, 2020

The 2020 Political Consultants Power 50

Recognizing the political consultants changing the face of New York politics.

• By City & State
• August 17, 2020

How safe is your commute?

Your best chance to stay healthy on buses, trains and automobiles.

• By Annie McDonough
• August 17, 2020

Carmageddon is nigh

If commuters all take to their cars – or even just stay home – the MTA is doomed.

• By Annie McDonough
• August 17, 2020

The struggle to help youth aging out of foster care in New York

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 16, 2020

Zucker in the hot seat and reopening resistance

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 15, 2020

Rejected City & State cover stories

Our editors said no, for some reason.

• By Jeff Coltin and Caitlin Dorman
• August 14, 2020

How to bring New York City back

New York isn’t dying, it just needs leadership and creative policymaking.

• By Tom Allon
• August 14, 2020

Will Trump let congestion pricing happen?

New York needs the revenue from Central Business District tolling more than ever, but it’s unlikely to stay on schedule.

• By Annie McDonough
• August 14, 2020

Could ConEd and PSEG Long Island be replaced?

Storm-related power outages revived talk of revoking franchises and public takeovers, but either would be slow and complicated.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 13, 2020

Unions file complaints of unfair labor practices at New York City museums

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 13, 2020

Build community, instead of fear, on the Upper West Side

Affluent neighborhoods should help solve homelessness.

• By Pablo Zevallos
• August 13, 2020

The men and women behind the primary’s biggest upsets

Behind every successful candidate is a hard-working campaign manager.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 13, 2020

Election officials look to avoid primary mishaps in November

The state will need a lot more money to make sure the general election runs smoothly.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 12, 2020

New York City cuts initiative covering additional overhead costs for nonprofits

Organizations are unsure whether the city will reimburse them for costs they were promised would be covered.

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 12, 2020

Key labor unions endorse Democrats in Western New York

These four open state Senate seats could determine the state’s approach to economic recovery in 2021.

• By Zach Williams
• August 11, 2020

Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program

Reach is limited by its focus on small businesses, landlords and nonprofits who haven’t received federal support.

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 11, 2020

Experts: James’ NRA lawsuit is warranted, no sign of bias

Charity law experts say the allegations are bad enough to pursue dissolution, but that’s an unlikely outcome.

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 10, 2020