DNC
Personality
Adrienne Adams said Democrats found their spark with Kamala Harris
The City Council speaker also discussed an upcoming hearing on the nomination of Randy Mastro for corporation counsel.
DNC
Personality
Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC
He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.
Policy
Personality
Times that New York state has cribbed ideas for laws from New York City
Sometimes the city is at the vanguard of new pieces of legislation.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Keith Wright is still fighting for Harlem
A decade after leaving elected office, the Manhattan party leader is coaching the next generation of Black political leaders.
New York City
Personality
Keith Wright is passing his knowledge to the next generation
A few politicians who the Manhattan Democratic Party leader has mentored in recent years.
New York State
Personality
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa used her keynote speech at the event to bring attention to the initiative that set out to rethink and reimagine New York’s graduation requirements.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
Where in the state is Andrew Cuomo living?
The former governor is registered to vote at brother-in-law Kenneth Cole’s Westchester mansion, but he’s voted absentee for the past three years – and Cole’s house is on the market.
Book Excerpt
Personality
Book excerpt: Paul O’Dwyer runs for U.S. Senate and House as an anti-war candidate
“An Irish Passion for Justice” chronicles his fight for fairness on the way to becoming New York City Council president in 1974.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: I’d move my kids out of town too with the cost of living in NYC
Families are leaving in droves thanks to skyrocketing costs for housing and child care.
Personality
Personality
5 things to know about new FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker
The security company CEO has never been a firefighter, but he has strong ties to the department.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
For Maury Litwack, beating Bowman is just the beginning
The head of the Teach Coalition helped mobilize Jewish voters in Westchester to defeat Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Expanding summer youth programming and keeping young people busy
An interview with Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard.
Personality
Personality
New York voters are getting creative with their write-in candidates
Sometimes democracy means you prefer a cartoon character to the options on the ballot.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYSUT leader Melinda Person on the changing role of public schools
The president of the state’s largest teachers union is optimistic about the future of school funding.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Dems to rally for Kamala Harris in Harlem
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, Comptroller Brad Lander and more to get out the vote for Harris.
Eric Adams
Personality
Some of the most contentious fights between Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams
While the New York City mayor and City Council speaker started off on good terms, the relationship has grown more fractured of late.
New York City
Personality