Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The dean of the state Senate has seen it all
An interview with outgoing state Sen. Neil Breslin.
Interviews & Profiles
Kimberly Jean-Pierre wants more moms to join the Legislature
An interview with the outgoing Assembly member.
Interviews & Profiles
Helene Weinstein, New York’s longest-serving woman legislator, says goodbye
The Brooklyn Assembly member prioritized legislation to protect victims of domestic violence.
Interviews & Profiles
Iwen Chu: ‘I didn’t just start two years ago, I started 20 years ago.’
The first Asian American woman elected to the state Senate was defeated after just one term. She’s unsure if she’ll run again.
Interviews & Profiles
Kevin Thomas flipped a seat, but became a victim of redistricting
The outgoing state senator said he’s not ready to give up on politics.
Interviews & Profiles
Danny O’Donnell on retirement: ‘I don’t think people should have these jobs for life.’
The first out gay man to serve in the New York Assembly is stepping down.
New York City Council
Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan
The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.
Interviews & Profiles
Charting new lines of power generation for New York, using renewables
How the New York Power Authority and its CEO Justin Driscoll are working to help the state meet its climate goals.
Interviews & Profiles
Could this pro-Palestinian socialist really be NYC’s next mayor?
An interview with Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist state legislator who hopes to knit together a coalition of the far-left, Muslim voters and rent-stabilized tenants.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Marc Molinaro shifts to the right
As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.
2024 New York congressional battleground
The many missteps of Mondaire Jones
Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.
Interviews & Profiles
NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’
Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.
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2024 New York congressional battleground
Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats
The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.
New York City
Why Gustavo Rivera was early in calling for Eric Adams to resign
The state senator doesn’t believe the mayor can effectively govern anymore.
Sponsored Content
How connectivity is coming to New York City's subway
Boldyn Networks’ Jeff Garte, Head of U.S. Transit and Government Solutions, sits down with City & State to discuss how investing $1 billion in NYC’s critical digital infrastructure will be a game changer for communities and subway riders
Interviews & Profiles
Laurie Cumbo has walked in the footsteps of New York City’s museum leaders
As Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, her lifetime of experience sets her apart.
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.
