Adams probes

Politics

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Eric Adams’ longtime righthand, indicted

Lewis-Martin and her son both pleaded not guilty to state bribery charges. The mayor himself is not a target of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation.

Politics

Politics

Muriel Goode-Trufant takes on corporation counsel post, but with criticism

While many have sung praises over Eric Adams’ pick for New York City’s top lawyer, critics worry she will rubber stamp the mayor’s use of executive orders.

Politics

Politics

Cuomo sues former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation

Bennett has said publicly that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her – a claim that the former governor said is false and defamatory.

Policy

Policy

City retirees win in court again, as Adams vows to press on

The court ruling is another blow to Mayor Eric Adams and municipal union leaders who want to move retired city workers onto privately-managed health insurance plans.

News & Politics

Politics

Civil NYPD sexual harassment suit seeks to add Jeffrey Maddrey, Eddie Caban as defendants

In an amended complaint, the chief of department is accused of making unwanted advances, and the former commish is accused of gender discrimination.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: City & State scores high marks in survey

The release of the latest Winners & Losers of the Year coincides with the results of a new product development survey.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul backs abolishing the Electoral College

As she presided over the state’s ceremonial Electoral College vote, the governor called for the system to be replaced by a national popular vote.

Special Reports

Personality

Making key reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program

A Q&A with Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee.

Special Reports

Personality

New York cracks down on insurance discrimination

A Q&A with state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris

Special Reports

Policy

Can lowering insurance minimums help address a crisis for NYC taxi drivers?

A bill from New York City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is responding to the potential collapse of industry insurer American Transit Insurance Co.

Special Reports

Policy

Rising costs from climate change is driving insurers out of New York

The state has experienced the same types of extreme weather events that have caused premiums and rates to spike in Florida and California.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: A wake-up call to address sleep apnea

Untreated sleep apnea poses a public health risk, but few New Yorkers with the condition even realize they have it.

Personality

Personality

Other 2024 awards celebrating the unique world of New York politics

While they may not have made Winners & Losers of the Year, they certainly made their mark.