New York State
Politics
Milking the school lunch issue
Upstate lawmakers complain about a proposed ban on flavored milk in NYC schools.
New York City
Politics
Evaluating Jumaane Williams’ proposal to reform mental health crisis response
Experts advocate minimizing police involvement in responding to mental health crises.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Should NYC schools ban chocolate milk?
Upstate lawmakers and dairy farmers are fighting back.
New York City
Politics
Infill opponents “instilling fear,” says NYCHA exec
Deborah Goddard, NYCHA’s executive director for capital projects, spoke on a panel at City & State’s Rebuilding NY conference.
New York State
Politics
Where New York’s House members stand on impeachment
Where do New York’s House members stand on impeachment?
New York City
Politics
Asbestos in NYC is more common than you think
And the city hasn’t always done a good job of containing it.
New York State
Politics
De Blasio drops out and flavored e-cigarettes banned
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Rudy Giuliani’s previous meltdowns
From ranting about ferrets to threatening to evict the Brooklyn Museum, the former New York City mayor has always been unpredictable.
New York City
Politics
The Winners & Losers of de Blasio dropping out
Who milked the most out of the mayor’s impossible dream.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio drops out
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is dropping out of the presidential race, ending his bid for the Democratic nomination that failed to earn even a bare minimum of enthusiasm.
Politics
Will real estate donations help or hurt Dan Quart’s Manhattan DA campaign?
According to the New York State Board of Elections, for his 2021 campaign, Dan Quart has raised $29,850, and $19,400 is from real estate companies, construction companies or individuals associated with them.
New York City
Politics
Celebrating the Bronx Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing the most influential leaders in the Bronx.
New York City
Politics
Should NYC students be excused for Global Climate Strike?
Would they be allowed to cut school to rally for a non-progressive cause?
MTA
Politics
The pros and cons of the MTA’s capital plan
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released the broad strokes of its next five year Capital Program this week. At $51.5 billion, the 2020-2024 plan is the MTA’s most expensive to date, and about $20 billion more expensive than the previous one. In this week’s “Ask the Experts” feature, we looked at the initial proposal and what it means for New York’s beleaguered transit systems.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
How de Blasio’s absence left the City Council in charge
Running for president may make the legislative body harder to control.
New York City
Politics
What Ruben Diaz Jr. learned from his father
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. cited the positive attributes of his father, New York City Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.
New York State
Politics