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

Andy Byford resigns and Cuomo releases his budget

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 25, 2020

Who’s facing a 2020 primary challenge in the state Legislature?

Progressives are targeting several longtime Democratic lawmakers.

• By Zach Williams
• January 24, 2020

Is Tish James going after the political establishment?

The attorney general is investigating minority lawmakers and the NYPD.

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 24, 2020

Cashless ban highlights New York’s unbanked problem

The New York City Council passed a legislation Thursday to ban cashless stores.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 24, 2020

What Andy Byford’s resignation means for Cuomo

“Train Daddy’s” sudden departure is off-brand for the governor.

• By Zach Williams
• January 24, 2020

It’s not just jail, bail or getting released

New York City’s supervised release program is expected to see more participants as other new pre-trial initiatives are pursued.

• By Kay Dervishi
• January 24, 2020