New York State
Personality
Melissa Mark-Viverito on why Puerto Rico’s revolution isn’t over yet
The former New York City Council speaker talks about the island’s recent uprising and why she’ll never be silenced.
New York City
Personality
Jonathan Lippman says it’s too late to change course on closing Rikers
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
New York City
Personality
Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau remembered
The media reacts to the loss of Morgenthau, gives his a pass for the Central Park Five.
New York City
Personality
Riders Alliance’s John Raskin on what’s next for him and the MTA
John Raskin, co-founder and outgoing executive director of the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance spoke with City & State about his organization’s recent successes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s performance on MTA issues and challenges the next generation of transit advocates will face.
New York State
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Matt Taibbi on how NYC killed Eric Garner
Biographer Matt Taibbi on how NYPD rules and gentrification led to tragedy.
New York City
Personality
Scott Stringer, millennial for mayor
New York City comptroller Scott Stringer wants you to know he’s woke AF.
New York State
Personality
Andrew Cuomo, in his own words
Governor Andrew Cuomo has claimed to be many things over the years, such as “the government” and an “undocumented person.”
New York City Council
Personality
Simcha Felder’s lonely days are over
The four-term Brooklyn lawmaker, state Sen. Simcha Felder has a new life in the Democratic conference.
New York State
Personality
Can a Trump-loving upstater bring back the New York GOP?
Nick Langworthy got what he wanted. Now what will he do with the Republican Party?
New York State
Personality
Advocates say Supreme Court census decision is only the beginning
The New York Immigration Coalition’s Steve Choi says “the clock is ticking” on citizenship question.
New York City
Personality
Bob Holden is catching up on all this tech stuff
The new chair of the City Council’s Committee on Technology and Queens native weighs in on the city’s tech priorities and the “shocking” results of the Queens DA race.
New York State
Personality
H. Carl McCall on 50 years in public service
The former state comptroller is retiring from the SUNY board.
New York City
Personality
Tackling tech challenges, from the White House to City Hall
John Paul Farmer, New York City’s new chief technology officer, on his goals for the job.
New York City
Personality