Criminal Justice
Politics
Bloomberg renounces stop-and-frisk
Appearing at a black church in Brooklyn, the former NYC mayor addressed a liability in the Democratic presidential primary.
Ethics
Opinion
Legislature should reject high campaign contribution limits
If the Public Campaign Finance Commission doesn’t lower its preliminary new donation cap, public financing will be undermined.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Roger Stone’s conviction, Peter King’s retirement, National Grid’s dilemma
Trump loyalist Roger Stone was convicted, Rep. Peter King announced his retirement and Gov. Andrew Cuomo went after National Grid.
New York State
Politics
Democratic leaders of color reassert their voices on the state committee
A new Minority Caucus is being formed.
New York State
Personality
Notable New York political exes
It’s better to have loved and lost – not including elections.
New York City
Policy
NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s history of campaign finance scandals
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is no stranger to fundraising scandals, even if the allegations never fully stick, and last week saw fresh headlines relating to some of them. Here is a rundown of the times de Blasio’s fundraising has gotten him into hot water.
New York City
Policy
Officials question New York’s preparation for automation at Council hearing
More than 456,000 jobs in the city are highly vulnerable to automation.
New York State
Policy
Three questions that will determine the fate of the Williams Pipeline
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an ultimatum to National Grid. Here’s what happens next.
New York City
Policy
One year after HQ2 announcement, Queens still wants innovation jobs
The waterfront of Long Island City is still primed for development.
New York State
Personality
As Quart runs for DA, can a novice steal his Assembly seat?
The 22-year-old running against Assemblyman Dan Quart has liabilities and little chance, but could still come out ahead.
New York State
Politics
With Peter King retiring, who will replace him?
Democrats are hoping to flip the Long Island seat, but Republicans aren’t conceding.
New York City
Politics
Photos: Celebrating the New York City 40 Under 40
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing some of the most influential young professionals in New York City.
New York City
Politics
Protests of churro ladies’ arrests won’t help them as much as changing laws
NYC has failed to reform its vending laws. Perhaps its elected officials should do something about that.
New York State
Policy