New York State
Policy
Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities
The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?
New York State
Politics
IDC? NBD. Savino and Carlucci’s solid session
Despite their past allegiance to the Independent Democratic Conference, its two former members still in the state Senate – Diane Savino and David Carlucci – aren’t just surviving in the new Democratic-dominated era; they’re thriving.
New York State
Policy
Insurance is going to be huge next session
You haven’t heard the last of single-payer and the Scaffold Law.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
De Blasio's new leader of New York City Service
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the new leader of New York City Service yesterday.
New York State
Opinion
How Heastie and Stewart-Cousins compare to the cartoon ‘Wonder Twins’
The Assembly speaker says their legislative relationship is like that of a fictional 1970s-era superhero duo.
New York City
Politics
Jeffrey Epstein is dead, but the investigation lives on
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s examination of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and his allegations have only just begun.
New York State
Politics
The demise of ‘three men in a room’
These days, Andrea Stewart-Cousins says everyone gets a seat at the table.
New York City
Policy
Samson latest New York IT official to depart
The chief information officer cited health reasons for his decision to leave.
New York State
Personality
Picking up where Héctor Figueroa left off
Kyle Bragg, the new 32BJ president, reflects on Amazon, upcoming elections and advocating for workers.
New York State
Policy
What the 2019 session means for your insurance rates
Sweeping state laws are shaking up the industry – and customers may feel the impact.
New York State
Personality
New room, new rules
Three men in a room once ruled with an iron fist. Heastie and Stewart-Cousins are trying something different.
New York State
Politics
Celebrating the 2019 Albany 40 Under 40
Photos of City & State’s gala recognizing the latest crop of rising stars in the state capital.
New York City
Politics
Johnson’s saucy post sparks debate about double standards in politics
After New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson posted a photo of a topless man on his personal Instagram on Thursday night, former spokeswoman for his rival Scott Stringer called him out, sparking debates online about double standards for men and women in politics.
New York State
Opinion
Letter: Comptroller’s office is holding the MTA accountable
With new leadership, the transit agency may be responding.
New York State
Policy
Gillibrand’s plan to connect rural America
The senator from New York wants to spend $60 billion to help bridge the digital divide.
New York State
Politics
Progressive? Better not like shopping!
Want to prove your progressive allegiance? Kiss your Amazon Prime account goodbye.
New York City
Policy
Where the sidewalk ends for disabled New Yorkers
Why it has taken New York City 30 years to even make a plan for accessible sidewalks.
New York City
Politics