Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017

There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.

• By Grace Segers
• March 2, 2018

Golden challenger Gounardes considering Assembly run instead

Bay Ridge Democrat Andrew Gounardes is considering running for indicted Assemblywoman Pamela Harris’ seat instead of mounting another challenge against state Sen. Martin Golden, one of the city's few Republican state lawmakers.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 1, 2018

NYC’s new schools chancellor should make college success matter

The most important item on the next New York City school's chancellor’s to-do list is hardly being discussed: preparing vastly more students to succeed in college, argue Tom Hilliard and Matt A.V. Chaban of the Center for an Urban Future.

• By Matt A.V. Chaban and Tom Hilliard
• March 1, 2018

Other political figures who backed out of appointments

Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.

• By Grace Segers
• March 1, 2018

The best New York political films

With the Academy Awards coming up, we compiled a list of the best films about politics in New York, including "Citizen Kane," "Gangs of New York" and "Serpico."

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 1, 2018

New York's most competitive congressional races

There are eight New York congressional districts that are currently in play or may become more competitive, according to rankings by the Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball or Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzalez/Roll Call.

• By Grace Segers
• February 28, 2018

It’s time for menstrual equity

The state Legislature should require free menstrual products in public schools, argue Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf.

• By Kathy Hochul and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
• February 27, 2018

Could tech increase inequality in New York City?

In a live interview at City & State’s Digital NY Summit & Awards, New York City Chief Technology Officer Miguel A. Gamiño Jr. weighed in on the growing ubiquity of technological innovations as well as the role of technology in creating new jobs and whether major tech firms are good actors.

• By Jonathan Lentz
• February 27, 2018

Cidadão Global closes its physical doors to live virtually

• By Jr.
• February 27, 2018

Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial

The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.

• By Grace Segers
• February 27, 2018

Changing the language around Black History Month

State Sen. Kevin Parker argues that it is important that we change the lexicon from Black History Month to African American History Month.

• By Kevin Parker
• February 26, 2018

Will Florida’s school shooting hurt New York Republicans?

Gun control may influence New York’s competitive congressional races.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 26, 2018

Who's off the New York City Power 100?

Every year, City & State puts together its list of the 100 most powerful political figures in New York City. Here are all the people from the 2017 Power 100 you will no longer find on this year’s list.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 26, 2018