Interviews & Profiles
Personality
About half of New York City has been harmed by environment inequities
In a Q&A with Elijah Hutchinson, the head of the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, he talks about the “urgency and a moral obligation” of focusing on these areas of the city.
Personality
Personality
The bizarre language of budget season on Planet Albany
Some of the timelines and metaphors have been out of this world.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘Everybody’s watching:’ Brian Kavanagh talks housing and the NY budget
The Senate Housing Committee chair said he “certainly doesn’t need pressure” to find a compromise on housing.
New York City
Personality
Photo essay: E-bike fires leave scars on buildings across New York City
There has been mixed progress at sites of prominent fires, even months or a year later.
New York City
Personality
Meera Joshi on her 'people' approach to infrastructure
The New York City deputy mayor for operations discusses her personal approach to the job and her appointment to the MTA board.
Nonprofits
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Expanding the clubhouse model and community based therapy
Fountain House CEO Ken Zimmerman discusses how the New York City nonprofit is helping people with serious mental illness.
New York State
Personality
Q&A: Julia Salazar on ‘good cause’ negotiations and why Solidarity PAC is nothing new
The state senator talks about the state of play on her landmark housing bill as budget negotiations ramp up.
Above & Beyond
Personality
City & State’s Above & Beyond Awards celebrates women leading New York
The annual ceremony united industry professionals to recognize 50 honorees.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Eric Adams’ communications office: Where are they now?
Several members of the mayor’s press shop have left (or are leaving) for eye-catching new jobs over the last year.
Personality
Personality
Jennifer Raab’s journey from academia to ‘rustic, cowboy things’ and stem cell research
The former Hunter College president is now leading the New York Stem Cell Foundation.
Technology
Personality
Likely AI books about New York politicians are flooding Amazon
Insiders may not learn much, since the books range from largely inaccurate to complete gibberish.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Basil Seggos wants to trust the science
The departing DEC commissioner says New York is serious about addressing climate change.
Personality
Personality
Guess when the New York state budget will be finalized and win a bath mat!
Do you think the state’s spending plan will be late again this year?
New York City
Personality
New York Road Runners expands Commissioner’s Cup
The race, which included the New York police and fire departments in 2023, has six more public service agencies and mayor’s office in this year’s run.
Personality
Personality