New York City
Personality
Inspired by AOC, democratic socialist takes on Meeks
A twenty-something, democratic socialist bartender is aiming to pull off an incredible upset in Queens – and it’s not AOC. Shaniyat Chowdhury is taking on Rep. Gregory Meeks, just the latest leftist aiming to oust a moderate House Democrat.
New York City
Personality
The Inner Circle show roasts de Blasio, political scene
At the Inner Circle gala, which took place on Saturday, April 27, dozens of current and former City Hall reporters sang and danced their way through the parody musical event, now in its 97th year.
New York State
Opinion
New York should limit solitary confinement
Decades of evidence have shown that solitary confinement causes suffering and psychological and physical damage, increasing recidivism rates. The HALT Act would limit its use in New York and provide more humane and effective alternatives, writes state Sen. Luis Sepúlveda.
New York City
Policy
How New York City is watching you
Security cameras have become ubiquitous in New York City and several recent events involving them have reinvigorated a discussion or privacy concerns. City & State took a look at the rules – or lack thereof – that govern the use of surveillance technologies.
New York State
Policy
Will Cuomo block the Williams pipeline?
Progressive energy in the Democratic Party might lead Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reject the proposed natural gas pipeline across New York Harbor – but the governor has surprised observers on environmental issues before.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s greatest MTA micro-managing hits
Governor Andrew Cuomo has micromanaged the MTA in the past, but he has ramped up his involvement in the past two years. Here’s a guide to the most significant occasions.
New York State
Politics
The politicians who dropped off the 2019 Albany Power 100
The politicians who were previously included in the Albany Power 100 but didn't quite make it onto the list this year for a variety of reasons.
New York State
Policy
The history behind the iFinex probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office obtained a court order against iFinex.
New York City
Politics
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Ballooning budget, congestion concession, pharma felonies and more in this week’s political news roundup.
New York State
Policy
Can politicians block people on social media?
U.S. Representative Peter King, who represents parts of Long Island, is facing backlash for blocking Facebook users from his page, a move that has the New York Civil Liberties Union threatening to sue, saying the actions violate the First Amendment.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
Why Bill de Blasio wouldn’t make a good president
De Blasio’s record as mayor doesn’t have a policy theme: It’s just a mishmash of half-executed ideas that add up to a city little different from before he got here, which would undermine his case for the presidency, writes Nicole Gelinas.
New York City
Politics
5 things to know about the city’s executive budget
On Thursday afternoon, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave the rundown on his $92.5 billion proposed budget. Here are the highlights.
New York State
Policy
No state Senate single-payer vote before 2020
New York won’t be passing a state-level single-payer health care system this year, but that hasn’t kept the sparks from flying as proponents clash with industry critics who say such a proposal is unworkable.
New York State
Personality
Dana Balter tries her progressive message again
In an exclusive interview with City & State, activist Dana Balter says what she has been up to since the election, how she thinks she win in 2020, why political labels just aren’t her thing.
New York City
Policy