Opinion
Opinion
Here’s how to reform the NYC Board of Elections
The state Legislature should replace the political cronies with professionals.
Editor's Note
Editor’s Note: A Kmart loved by punks and bohemians closes
The department store’s Astor Place location did what no one thought possible: It made its mark on the neighborhood.
Opinion
Latinas poised to be a force on the City Council
A record 10 Hispanic women won recent New York City Council Democratic primaries.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Why ticker tape parades are so important in New York
Last week’s procession in honor of essential workers proves that this long-standing tradition should last.
Announcements
City & State gets a new look
The go-to source for policy-driven coverage and analysis of New York City and state politics unveils its new website.
New York State
MTA leadership should be on the same page
The MTA needs clear lines of authority to address immediate challenges.
Editor's Note
Editor’s Note: As HIV stigmas fade away, Pride marks progress
In the 1990s, my father discovered he was HIV positive and had unintentionally infected my mother. This is the first time I’ve ever written about this.
Opinion
A team of rivals should run New York City
The next mayor should follow Abraham Lincoln’s lead and bring competitors into their administration.
Opinion
Barkan: Adams’ residency matters less than his real estate policies
Adams is a landlord and that’s how he approaches rent regulation.
Education
CUNY investment can spark equitable economic recovery
Mayoral candidates need a plan to help students from low-income families go to college.
Opinion
Solving New York’s mental health crisis
The next administration needs a three-pronged approach: housing, health care and community.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Remembering a beloved political player and consultant
Peter Krokondelas, who passed away on May 29 at age 52, was known and well-liked throughout his long career.
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Campaigns & Elections
Barkan: Stringer should drop out and endorse Wiley
Progressives need to consolidate behind their only candidate with a chance of winning.
Campaigns & Elections
City & State hosts NYC mayoral forum on June 7
Several contenders in the Democratic primary attend a live event also sponsored by the 92nd Street Y and PIX11.
New York City
Barkan: Kathryn Garcia is as moderate as Yang and Adams
Progressives may be turning towards because she is competent, but her ideology doesn’t always align with theirs.
Opinion
Editor’s note: New series focuses on most competitive NYC races
City & State, the 92nd Street Y and PIX11 are hosting forums on the elections for mayor, comptroller and Manhattan borough president.
Opinion
Unquestioning support for Israel is no longer safe for NY Democrats
Until very recently, even staunch progressives unconditionally backed the Netanyahu government. Not any more.
Opinion
Editor’s note: A jarring subway attack
Sending more police officers underground may help straphangers feel safer to return to their routines.
Opinion
