New York City
Politics
The Winners & Losers of de Blasio dropping out
Who milked the most out of the mayor’s impossible dream.
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.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
How de Blasio’s absence left the City Council in charge
Running for president may make the legislative body harder to control.
New York City
Politics
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.
New York State
Policy
How would public campaign finance affect unions?
It could limit their influence, but few are opposed.
New York State
Politics