Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Bringing in billions for the state’s education system
A Q&A with former Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow.
Special Reports
Personality
Diving into new gambling committee chair assignment
A Q&A with Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner.
Special Reports
Personality
Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate
A Q&A with state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joseph Addabbo Jr.
Special Reports
Personality
On track to award three casinos licenses by the end of the year
A Q&A with state Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer.
Personality
Personality
New York City’s new dog mayor: What Simon says, goes
The basset cattle dog takes over for Sally at City Hall.
Personality
Personality
Former Gov. David Paterson is at peace with the past
In an extensive Q&A, he talks about his tenure in Albany and about karma that has come to a successor.
Personality
Personality
Leading NYU’s charge to make New York a science and tech center ‘second to none’
An interview with Juan de Pablo, executive dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and the University’s inaugural executive vice president for Global Science and Tech.
Events
Personality
Tenth annual ‘Age Disruptors’ celebration awards 2025 50 Over 50 honorees
The City & State event underscored the fact that age is just a number, but experience and perspective are keys to success at any age.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Shahana Hanif talks reelection campaign, and why she’s not seeking DSA endorsement
The incumbent Brooklyn City Council member faces a primary challenge from Maya Kornberg.
Nonprofits
Personality
Advocating for workers in the construction industry
An interview with Elizabeth Crowley, president and CEO of the Building Trades Employers’ Association.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Brian Benjamin never wanted a pardon from Trump
The former lieutenant governor is finally speaking out now that federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against him.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Yes, Vickie Paladino is for real
Why the provocative Queens council member could be the future of the Republican Party in New York City
Personality
Personality
Will Barclay wants to work with Hochul to make New York affordable
An interview with the top Republican in the Assembly.
Personality
Personality
Meet the 2025 class of new state lawmakers
Two dozen electeds are joining the state Legislature in Albany.
Personality
Personality