Technology
Policy
Federal judge blocks NYC Airbnb disclosure law
Airbnb argued the new law violates the Constitution.
New York City
Personality
Julie Menin, NYC’s new Census czar, says stakes haven’t been higher
A Q&A with New York City’s newly appointed census director.
Personality
Latrice Walker's plan to advocate, agitate, legislate and litigate
With a special election set for Feb. 26, Brooklyn Assemblywoman Latrice Walker has under two months to win a tough race to be the next New York City public advocate. But she says she’s a perfect fit for the position, whose role is “to advocate, agitate, legislate and litigate.”
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Takeaways from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2019 inaugural address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his inaugural address on Ellis Island on Tuesday evening. Here are four takeaways from the speech, including the governor’s focus on the president, his own prospects of running for president, and – of course – his latest video presentation.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
New York political predictions for 2019
What bills will the Democratic state Legislature pass? Will Amazon’s new office in Queens move forward – as is? Who will be New York City’s next public advocate? We reached out to a half dozen New York experts and insiders for their political predictions for 2019.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Blue light in Queens, government shutdown, and presidential bone spurs
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
The New York politicians that we lost this year
Remembering a few of the politicians, consultants and advocates New York who died in 2018.
Politics
Top kickers of 2018
Some quotes from big stories, others emerged from otherwise forgettable ones.
Politics
The top tweets of 2018
Every weekday, City & State picks the best tweet of the day. Here are the best from this year.
Politics
City & State’s best op-eds by elected officials in 2018
Many featured personal stories or brought attention to ignored issues.
Politics
City & State’s favorite covers of the year
Unlike many of our peers, yes, we’re still in print!
Criminal Justice
Opinion
New York needs a new criminal discovery law
New York’s discovery law allow district attorneys to withhold police reports and other key evidence until a trial begins. Prosecutors should instead be required to expeditiously turn over discoverable evidence, write state Sen. Jamaal Bailey and Assemblyman Joseph Lentol.
Personality
A veteran lobbyist’s take on the new state legislative landscape
Sid Davidoff got his start under former New York City Mayor John Lindsay, and brings a historical perspective that many of us could only dream of. City & State caught up with Davidoff to get the long view on the idiosyncrasies of the upcoming state legislative session.
Donald Trump
Policy
Barbara Underwood, liberal heroine
Barbara Underwood was never supposed to be New York’s attorney general, but since stepping into the role in May, Underwood has racked up a record that many Democratic state attorneys general would envy.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The best New York political journalism of 2018
It’s hard to be cutthroat in an industry where it feels like everyone’s job is on the chopping block. So instead of mocking our competitors, we’ll take the high road and highlight some of the most impressive reporting and writing on New York politics and policy this year.
Personality
The winners & losers of 2018
Women filled every winner spot this year – and every loser was a man.
New York State
Politics