Who are the most responsive New York City Council members?

Leaders of the council’s census task force didn’t respond to a question on how to be counted.

• By Jana Cholakovska
• January 29, 2020

Cuomo gives a shot to an alcohol-friendly agenda

The governor is helping lawmakers overcome opposition to alcohol in movie theaters.

• By Zach Williams
• January 29, 2020

Brooklyn Democrats back Darma Diaz to replace Espinal on New York City Council

The special election will be an early test for the new Brooklyn boss, Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte.

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 28, 2020

Who are the New York City Council’s most prolific lawmakers?

Some lawmakers pass lots of bills, some at least try and some don’t bother.

• By Jonathan Lentz
• January 28, 2020

NYC prepares for ‘inevitable’ coronavirus contamination

Here’s how the city plans to tackle this deadly new virus.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 28, 2020

The policy battles that pit the left against the left.

Progressives are ascendant. But they don’t always agree.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 28, 2020

New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York

State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 28, 2020

SCOTUS allows for public charge rule to take effect

• By Kay Dervishi
• January 28, 2020

Andy Byford couldn’t have stopped political interference in the MTA

For the transit authority to change, elected officials must do so too.

• By Eric Goldwyn
• January 28, 2020

Ruben Diaz Jr’s departure reshapes 2021 NYC mayoral field

It could help Eric Adams, but it could also entice more candidates to run.

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 28, 2020

What’s my New York City Council member’s attendance record?

Some lawmakers make a point of showing up. Others skip a lot of meetings.

• By Jonathan Lentz
• January 27, 2020

City Hall staffers to ask for union recognition

Just a few short months after launching their union bid, staffers are hoping to have Speaker Corey Johnson formally recognize them.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 27, 2020

State Sen. Chris Jacobs is the GOP’s pick to replace Collins

There’s still a special election, but the odds are in Jacobs’ favor.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 27, 2020

Talking FinTech with Cross River Bank’s Phil Goldfeder

First Read Tech talks with former member of the New York state Assembly Phil Goldfeder.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 27, 2020

Building housing Chinatown nonprofits ravaged by fire

• By Kay Dervishi
• January 27, 2020

The 5 Worst New York City Lawmakers

The bottom five based on City & State's calculations.

• By City & State
• January 27, 2020

The Best New York City Lawmakers

The top five based on City & State's calculations.

• By City & State
• January 27, 2020

How we calculated the Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers

A detailed explanation of our analysis.

• By City & State
• January 27, 2020

The Best & Worst New York City Lawmakers

Ranking the council’s most effective members with cold, hard math.

• By City & State
• January 27, 2020

The 2020 New York 50 over 50

Celebrating the leaders who made New York.

• By City & State
• January 27, 2020