New York State

Policy

New York’s climate change example

Four areas of progress that global leaders could learn about while they’re here for the UN Climate Summit.

New York City

Politics

Rudy Giuliani’s previous meltdowns

From ranting about ferrets to threatening to evict the Brooklyn Museum, the former New York City mayor has always been unpredictable.

New York State

Policy

Airbnb sets course for public offering

Some observers are saying that the road to an IPO will be a bumpy one.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

De Blasio drops out

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is dropping out of the presidential race, ending his bid for the Democratic nomination that failed to earn even a bare minimum of enthusiasm.

Politics

Will real estate donations help or hurt Dan Quart’s Manhattan DA campaign?

According to the New York State Board of Elections, for his 2021 campaign, Dan Quart has raised $29,850, and $19,400 is from real estate companies, construction companies or individuals associated with them. 

New York City

Politics

Celebrating the Bronx Power 100

A look at City & State’s gala recognizing the most influential leaders in the Bronx.

New York City

Politics

Should NYC students be excused for Global Climate Strike?

Would they be allowed to cut school to rally for a non-progressive cause?

New York State

Policy

State audit highlights lax oversight of IBM contract

The focus on IBM follows concerns about the company’s ties to ITS officials.

Ethics

Personality

Updated: Ex-state Sen. Marty Golden’s brushes with controversy

Brooklyn Republican state Sen. Marty Golden's campaign office manager approved the controversial appearance of outspoken misogynist and Islamophobic pundit and activist Gavin McInnes at a Manhattan Republican club.

MTA

Politics

The pros and cons of the MTA’s capital plan

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released the broad strokes of its next five year Capital Program this week. At $51.5 billion, the 2020-2024 plan is the MTA’s most expensive to date, and about $20 billion more expensive than the previous one. In this week’s “Ask the Experts” feature, we looked at the initial proposal and what it means for New York’s beleaguered transit systems.

Policy

Will New York City get free child care?

State Senate Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos, a freshman from Queens, introduced a new bill on Sept. 13 proposing that businesses pick up the tab through a new payroll tax that would fund the NYC Under 3 Act, which gives families a sliding scale of financial assistance for infant and toddler day care.