Interviews & Profiles

Energy & Environment

Is Hochul a climate hero or a villain?

New York has received national recognition for its climate policies, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial decision to pause congestion pricing could put its climate goals in peril.

Interviews & Profiles

Liz Krueger says unpausing congestion pricing is the only way forward

In a Q&A, the Manhattan state senator also talks about what life could be like for New York as a Canadian province.

Interviews & Profiles

Can Eric Adams survive this?

Corruption investigations are nothing new in New York politics. But Adams is in an increasingly precarious political position, and an indictment, depending on its target, could send him over the edge.

Interviews & Profiles

Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP

The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.

Interviews & Profiles

Yusef Salaam is in the national spotlight

The New York City Council member spoke at the Democratic National Convention and confronted Donald Trump after the debate.

Personality

Jessica Ramos, no-nonsense state senator from Queens, is running for NYC mayor

She becomes the only woman and the second Latino person in the crowded primary field.

Interviews & Profiles

Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing

An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.

Interviews & Profiles

Tom Suozzi channels DNC energy and unity on Long Island

In a Q&A, the representative talked about helping local down-ballot candidates in November.

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Interviews & Profiles

Kenny Burgos is ready to represent the city’s property owners

A Q&A with Kenny Burgos, head of the New York Apartment Association and former Assembly member.

Special Reports

Building mental health capacity at NYC Health + Hospitals

Omar Fattal talks about responding to the post-pandemic surge in the need for care.

Special Reports

What are the latest developments on Hochul’s mental health plan?

With $1 billion in funding, the state is expanding school-based mental health clinics and more.

Special Reports

How NYC can best respond to mental health crises

Eva Wong has been working in the mayor’s office to coordinate strategies among agencies.

Special Reports

Is New York City investing enough in mental health treatment?

An interview with Linda Lee, chair of the New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addictions.

New York City

Eric Adams walks in faith: What that means for NYC and his reelection bid

The mayor has brought religious leaders into political power and will rely on faith communities to back him in 2025.