Personality

New York State

Exit Interview: Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh did it his way

The independent elected official bucked the family’s Republican legacy, and that was OK.

New York City

Exit Interview: Francisco Moya achieved his dream of a soccer stadium in Queens

He has also written legislation to help immigrant students and strengthened New York City’s sanctuary protections.

New York City

Exit Interview: Brad Lander talks about his immigration work and future political plans

The New York City comptroller served as a check on the Adams administration and a safeguard from the feds.

New York City

Exit Interview: Adrienne Adams on her legacy, accomplishments and mayoral run

She tells the next City Council speaker to keep your eyes on the prize of serving New York City.

Interviews & Profiles

Exit Interview: Diana Ayala was once homeless. Now she’s deputy speaker of the New York City Council.

The council member for the past eight years represented Council District 8, but she's worked in the district office for two decades.

Interviews & Profiles

Menin: ‘I want to be a speaker for every member’

The Upper East Side City Council member and apparent victor in the speaker’s race is meeting with the members who were against her this week.

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Personality

Combating the rising price of auto insurance in New York

In a fireside chat, Kathryn Wylde talks about why rates are so high and how legislators can help lower them.

Personality

Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t

Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.