Politics
Day 1 of Democratic-controlled Albany
A sense of optimism prevailed, but fault-lines also emerged on the first day of one-party rule.
New York City
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Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.
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Council bill aims to impose prevailing wage on all city-subsidized projects
Wage and safety bills would incentivize union labor, but critics fear higher price tag.
Technology
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Say hello to First Read Tech
City & State launches a new newsletter to cover the intersection of tech and policy in New York.
New York City
Politics
Robert Cornegy officially files for 2021 Brooklyn borough president run
Learning from his speaker run, Robert Cornegy says he’s jumping in early.
New York City
Politics
No L train shutdown, Fair Fares and Cuomo’s inauguration
Jeff Klein gets a new job, Bill de Blasio and Corey Johnson outline Fair Fares and Andrew Cuomo saves the day for L train riders.
Andrew Cuomo
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Takeaways from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2019 inaugural address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his inaugural address on Ellis Island on Tuesday evening. Here are four takeaways from the speech, including the governor’s focus on the president, his own prospects of running for president, and – of course – his latest video presentation.
Bill de Blasio
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New York political predictions for 2019
What bills will the Democratic state Legislature pass? Will Amazon’s new office in Queens move forward – as is? Who will be New York City’s next public advocate? We reached out to a half dozen New York experts and insiders for their political predictions for 2019.
Andrew Cuomo
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Blue light in Queens, government shutdown, and presidential bone spurs
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
Top kickers of 2018
Some quotes from big stories, others emerged from otherwise forgettable ones.
New York State
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The New York politicians that we lost this year
Remembering a few of the politicians, consultants and advocates New York who died in 2018.
Politics
The top tweets of 2018
Every weekday, City & State picks the best tweet of the day. Here are the best from this year.
Politics
City & State’s best op-eds by elected officials in 2018
Many featured personal stories or brought attention to ignored issues.
Politics
City & State’s favorite covers of the year
Unlike many of our peers, yes, we’re still in print!
Andrew Cuomo
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The best New York political journalism of 2018
It’s hard to be cutthroat in an industry where it feels like everyone’s job is on the chopping block. So instead of mocking our competitors, we’ll take the high road and highlight some of the most impressive reporting and writing on New York politics and policy this year.
New York State
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Most New Yorkers live on less than state lawmakers' part-time salary
Never mind $130,000, plenty of professionals make less than $79,500 for a full-time job.
New York City
Politics
Underwood finishes up, Glen steps down and the weed bandwagon rolls on
Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio jump on the weed bandwagon, Barbara Underwood finishes her tenure on a high, and Alicia Glen steps down in this week's headlines.
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