New York City
Politics
Cabán likely to face pushback within Queens DA’s office
If she becomes Queens district attorney, Tiffany Cabán will have to manage career prosecutors and other staff who may not welcome the young progressive’s “decarceral” policy agenda.
New York City
Politics
Why the Queens machine didn't get out the vote
Aren’t political machines supposed to deliver votes?
New York State
Personality
Advocates say Supreme Court census decision is only the beginning
The New York Immigration Coalition’s Steve Choi says “the clock is ticking” on citizenship question.
New York City
Politics
Twitter reacts to de Blasio in the first 2020 debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received both the good and the bad on Twitter after his debut presidential debate performance.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio tries hard to stand out in the first presidential debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio did his best to stand out on a crowded debate stage Wednesday night and largely succeeded, making his limited time on camera count by establishing himself as one of the most anti-corporate candidates in the 2020 Democratic presidential field.
New York City
Personality
Bob Holden is catching up on all this tech stuff
The new chair of the City Council’s Committee on Technology and Queens native weighs in on the city’s tech priorities and the “shocking” results of the Queens DA race.
New York City
Politics
How Cabán won the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney
Charisma, the right demographic and professional profile and the backing of progressive grassroots groups eager for changes reflecting the borough’s evolving population and politics, are what powered Queens DA candidate Tiffany Cabán to a dramatic upset victory.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s Israel roundtable to focus on trains and drones
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo heads to Israel today to show solidarity during a nationwide “rash of anti-Semitism,” according to his office.
New York City
Politics
Cabán leads Queens DA race, but Katz demands recount
Cabán leads Queens DA race, but Katz demands recount.
New York State
Politics
New York’s 2019 primary election results
The outcomes in an open state Senate seat, a New York City Council rematch, and more.
New York City
Politics
The Queens district attorney 2019 Democratic primary election results
The Queens district attorney 2019 Democratic primary election results.
New York State
Personality
H. Carl McCall on 50 years in public service
The former state comptroller is retiring from the SUNY board.
New York City
Politics
How ranked-choice voting would change New York City campaigns
Tuesday’s partisan primaries could be the last in which In New York City voters will only have one choice for a given office. The New York City Charter Revision Commission included ranked-choice voting among its proposals. Here’s how that could transform campaigning.
New York City
Politics
The endorsements for Queens district attorney candidates
An overview of all endorsements being made for Queens district attorney candidates.
New York City
Policy
Why don’t owners of super-luxury apartments pay their fair share of taxes?
There’s a systematic, widespread under-assessment of New York City’s most expensive homes. Forcing the owners to pay their fair share of the city’s property-tax burden seems like a political no-brainer, but here’s why it can’t be fixed without a larger reform.
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for in the Queens district attorney race
Queens Democrats will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the most closely watched district attorney race in the borough in generations. Could it be the death knell of the Queens machine? That’s one of City & State’s five things to watch as the returns come in.
New York City
Personality