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
Tackling tech challenges, from the White House to City Hall
John Paul Farmer, New York City’s new chief technology officer, on his goals for the job.
New York State
Politics
New York’s LGBTQ milestones since Stonewall
New York’s LGBTQ milestones since Stonewall: a timeline of key developments over the past 50 years.
New York State
Policy
Tech bills left in limbo in Albany
Sen. Kevin Thomas’s New York Privacy Act and state Sen. Diane Savino’s Dependent Worker Act are among the bills stalled until next session.
New York State
Opinion
The long and winding road to LGBTQ rights
Gay rights advocates turned a 2009 loss in New York into a victory.
New York State
Politics