Interviews & Profiles
Personality
When the past is prologue, what becomes of Vito Fossella’s future?
The Staten Island Republican starts anew 13 years after a scandal ended his promising congressional career.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Bill Chong on his legacy at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
The outgoing commissioner discussed the agency’s new app, its commitment to antiracism and supporting youth through the pandemic.
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Personality
How Karen Persichilli Keogh became secretary to the governor
A 2003 phone call between Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton cemented the relationship between the now-governor and her most important hire.
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Personality
A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee
The incoming eastern Queens City Council member is not a fan of defunding the police and congestion pricing.
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Laura Curran appeals to the center-right for reelection
If she loses, it might be because Democrats were apathetic to the Nassau County executive.
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Personality
Ariel Palitz wants YOU to go out tonight
The Office of Nightlife is working to recuperate the city’s after-hours ecosystem of bars and clubs.
Personality
Personality
The spirit of mutual aid endures among Puerto Ricans
In New York and on the island, community support and self-reliance help fill the gaps left by those in power.
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Personality
Brian Benjamin on his first month in office
The lieutenant governor talks about his positive presence in Harlem, increasing diversity in state government and the missteps in his career.
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David Imamura gives us the redistricting tea
No it’s not a failure that the Independent Redistricting Commission is divided along partisan lines or if the Legislature throws out the maps, he thanks you very much.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Why is Gov. Kathy Hochul calling Cynthia Nixon?
The new governor is systematically paying attention to people her predecessor often ignored – or ran against.
Personality
Personality
OK hear us out: New York Gubernatorial Squid Game
Maybe it’s time to shake up the Democratic process (minus the violence)?
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Personality
For Assembly Member Kenny Burgos, what happens at Rikers is personal
The Bronxite represents the district that includes the jail complex and chairs the Committee on Reentry and Transitional Services.
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Personality