20th Anniversary

20th Anniversary

Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 mountain poster, recreated

Over the past 20 years, the former governor had a long rule over New York that suddenly came crashing down.

20th Anniversary

All about the numbers: Tom DiNapoli’s impact on New York

He has been state comptroller for almost the whole time that City & State has existed.

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Comparing every New York City Council speaker of the past 20 years

Christine Quinn has a strong legacy in the council, and she has made an impact outside of government as well.

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Zohran Mamdani isn’t ready to talk about the future

We asked the New York City mayor about his next 20 years. But he’s taking the job one week and one month at a time.

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How Charlie Rangel won over Al Sharpton

The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers the pioneering Lion of Lenox Avenue.

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Donald Trump was a Queens boy

The world now hangs on every move from the mogul-turned-president.

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Curtis Sliwa, on Eric Adams, on the train

The failed Republican mayoral candidate gives his two cents – and then some – on the guy who got the job then lost it.

20th Anniversary

Opinion: Michael Gianaris’ transformation of the state Senate shouldn’t be overlooked

Longtime lobbyist Evan Stavisky on the legacy and productivity of the modern state Senate, and its former deputy majority leader.

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Opinion: Kathy Hochul has always been a tireless worker

Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney reflects on her former roommate, the state’s first woman governor.

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Opinion: Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ state Senate has been professional and productive

Her former deputy, Michael Gianaris, writes about the sea change the chamber has experienced under her leadership.

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Opinion: How AOC is picking up the torch from the retiring generation

Rep. Nydia Velázquez writes that New York is in good hands with this rising member of Congress.

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Opinion: Jerry Nadler set an example for all studious Manhattan politicians

His successor in Congress, Micah Lasher, writes about Nadler’s lasting impact on New York and the nation.

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Opinion: Bill de Blasio’s record in addressing a Tale of Two Cities

Economist James Parrott evaluates the New York City mayor’s progress on closing the inequality gap.

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New York’s 20 most influential politicians of the past 20 years

Through interviews, guest essays – and even a new COVID-19 mountain poster – we looked at the biggest names of our time.

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Preet Bharara’s rogues’ gallery

More than a dozen political players were prosecuted by the powerful U.S. attorney.