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Photos: Celebrating the New York City 40 Under 40

A look at City & State’s gala recognizing some of the most influential young professionals in New York City.

From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Ebony Meeks-Laidley, senior advisor to New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson; 40 Under 40 Rising Star India Sneed, associate at Greenberg Traurig.

From left, 40 Under 40 Rising Star Ebony Meeks-Laidley, senior advisor to New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson; 40 Under 40 Rising Star India Sneed, associate at Greenberg Traurig. Andrew Kist

Now in its 13th year, City & State’s annual New York City 40 Under 40 list recognizes young rising stars in and around city government. On Oct. 30, City & State held an evening reception for this year’s class at Houston Hall, featuring keynote remarks from two alumni of the list: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.