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Melinda Katz says she’s ignoring the political winds
A Q&A with the Queens district attorney who had Gov. Kathy Hochul's ear on bail reform.
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Former NYC jails boss advocates for federal takeover of Rikers Island
Vincent Schiraldi: “If my son or daughter were incarcerated or worked at Rikers Island, I'd want a receivership.”
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Serving as NYC’s doctor while meeting Eric Adams’ expectations
Ashwin Vasan walks a fine line between sound public health policy and “getting stuff done.”
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City & State’s long shot suggestions for New York City casinos
A board will eventually decide where to place three downstate gambling sites, but we’re not waiting for them.
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Creating broadband access for NYCHA residents that’s essentially free
Internet service for public housing residents would be covered in part by a federal subsidy.
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Q&A: The Black Car Fund’s push to secure benefits for drivers
The nonprofit wants legislation renewed that added dental exams, cleanings and vision coverage for its members.
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Fighting for the wage protections of NY’s construction workers
City & State caught up with Kevin Elkins, political action director at the New York City District Council of Carpenters, about the union’s successful resistance to a tax incentive for real estate developers.
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Making a case for how New York can reach its climate goals
As state Climate Action Council hearings solicit public input statewide, National Grid New York President Rudy Wynter discusses a new report where the company details ways the state can reach its ambitious climate goals.
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A Q&A with the new head of The New York Foundling
Melanie Hartzog, a former New York City deputy mayor, discussed the arc of her career and moving back to the nonprofit world.
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Does David Banks stand a chance against the bureaucracy?
The New York City schools chancellor is committed to cutting through red tape.
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Chris Smalls wants to see the Amazon Labor Union go national
The founder of the history-making union discusses the advantages of grassroots organizing and upcoming fights with the behemoth company.
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