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

A gun control coalition, 1199’s endorsement and still more Percoco

In this week’s headlines, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formed a coalition to combat gun violence and won a key – albeit expected – endorsement from 1199 SEIU, while the long-running corruption trial of his former top aide, Joe Percoco, kept on running.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 23, 2018

New Yorkers whose names were their destinies

Chevy Chase isn't the only one whose name is his or her destiny

• By Grace Segers
• February 23, 2018

NYN Media Insights podcast: How Math for America makes great teachers even better

• February 23, 2018

IDC's Peralta gets second challenger, who would be a first

Andrea Marra wants to be NY’s first transgender state senator

• By David Colon
• February 22, 2018

Outgoing state Medicaid director Jason Helgerson on his record

He cut costs and emphasized outcomes.

• By Grace Segers
• February 22, 2018