How de Blasio’s absence left the City Council in charge

Running for president may make the legislative body harder to control.

• By Jeff Coltin
• September 18, 2019

What Ruben Diaz Jr. learned from his father

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. cited the positive attributes of his father, New York City Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.

• By Zach Williams
• September 18, 2019

How would public campaign finance affect unions?

It could limit their influence, but few are opposed.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 18, 2019

Poll: Do you like the MTA’s proposed capital plan?

And will it actually get approved?

• By City & State
• September 18, 2019

New York nonprofits to benefit from worldwide anti-homeless campaign

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 17, 2019

It’s been a long, bumpy road between the Seneca Nation and New York

The fight over fixing I-90 is just the latest pothole.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• September 17, 2019

The junior/senior tag teams of New York politics

It helps if voters already know your name.

• By Zach Williams
• September 17, 2019

What Cuomo’s executive order on vaping will and won’t do

It doesn’t ban menthols or regulate the black market.

• By Mattie Quinn
• September 17, 2019

Keeping the power supply safe from terrorists

NYPA’s Kenneth Carnes on fortifying the utility’s cybersecurity.

• By Annie McDonough
• September 17, 2019

Long Island hospital gifted its largest-ever donation from an individual

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 16, 2019

8 completely made-up things Tiffany Cabán is up to

The former Queens DA candidate opened a state campaign account – and now, rumors are swirling.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• September 16, 2019

Prince Royce crowns a mayor

The bachata star talked to kids about ending gun violence.

• By Jeff Coltin
• September 16, 2019

A tale of two Ruben Diazes

A decade ago, the Bronx BP killed a mall project at the Kingsbridge Armory. Now, critics say he’s too close to developers.

• By Jonathan Lentz
• September 16, 2019

New York’s efforts to snuff out smoking

Cuomo’s flavored e-cigarette ban is the latest in the war on lighting up.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• September 16, 2019

Cuomo announces ban of flavored e-cigarettes

The new rules could go into effect as early as next month.

• By Annie McDonough
• September 16, 2019

Foundation to fund affordable housing initiatives for nonprofits

• By Kay Dervishi
• September 16, 2019

Son of a preacher man

Ruben Diaz Jr. has chipped away at some of the Bronx’s nagging stereotypes, and is hoping to replicate these successes citywide as he runs for mayor. And you can bet he’ll use his greatest asset: a natural, affable charm. Early on, he is lagging on fundraising and name recognition – but perhaps his biggest challenge is the behavior of his father, the Rev. Rubén Díaz Sr.

• By David Cruz
• September 16, 2019

The 2019 Bronx Power 100

City & State recognizes the most noteworthy figures in the Bronx.

• By City & State
• September 15, 2019

9/11 remembered, fusion voting debated, vaping scrutinized

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• September 14, 2019

Could New York opt out of Opportunity Zones?

The community development tax break is benefiting the wealthy, but New York doesn't have to hand out its own money.

• By Annie McDonough
• September 13, 2019