Personality
Personality
At his funeral, Dick Ravitch was lovingly remembered by political leaders and family
Gov. Kathy Hochul called him a “visionary” and the “consummate public servant.”
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Beating the Barron: a Q&A with council candidate Chris Banks
It was Banks’ fourth time running against Council Member Charles Barron, or his wife, in East New York.
Winners & Losers
Personality
Winners & Losers: NY primaries edition
Candidates aside, here’s who’s phones are ringing off the hook – and who’s reassessing.
Opinion
Personality
Commentary: Remembering Dick Ravitch, New York's civic treasure
Ravitch was the most consequential New York public servant in the past five decades. His life exemplifies the true meaning of “giving back.”
Personality
Personality
Why did Catalina Cruz sponsor Clean Slate? ‘Believe it or not, it was being a survivor of a crime’
The Assembly member talked about what’s still left to do now that the law is on the governor’s desk.
Nonprofits
Personality
Interview: Conquering procurement reform
A discussion with Jennifer Geiling, former executive director of the Nonprofit Resiliency Committee formed in 2016 by then New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
2023 session wrap-up
Personality
Poll: City & State readers predicted Clean Slate would pass by end of session
Our latest unscientific survey reveals what policies were most likely to pass before lawmakers were to come home for the summer.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
City Council goes to D.C. (not because the mayor told them to)
A Q&A with Council Member Justin Brannan on getting more federal funding for asylum-seekers and advocating for expedited work authorizations.
New York City
Personality
Eric Adams’ friends and family with plush city jobs
The mayor has appointed a number of friends and family members to positions within his administration or city agencies.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A son of the Bronx is now its historian
A Q&A with Angel Hernandez on taking over from Lloyd Ultan and the borough’s connection to Puerto Rico.
Personality
Personality
The top 10 New York political mentions in hip-hop
A Tribe Called Quest liked David Dinkins, but Biggie wasn’t down with Rudy Giuliani.
2023 session wrap-up
Personality
City & State poll: What will pass with the end of the legislative session?
Take our latest highly unscientific survey and let us know what legislation will pass before lawmakers come home for a chance to win one of our collectible coffee mugs.
Personality
Personality
Rock-Rock-Rockaway Beach is tops among City & State readers
The sandy oasis in Queens was no. 1 in our highly unscientific poll of our readers' favorite beaches.
Personality
Personality
4 things to know about Ana Almanzar, NYC’s new deputy mayor for strategic initiatives
The nonprofit executive is a Cuomo alum.
Personality
Personality