New York City Council

Policy

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

Personality

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

Personality

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.

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Personality

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.

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Personality

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

Policy

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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Politics

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.

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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

Energy & Environment

Personality

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

Personality

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

Politics

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

Personality

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

Personality

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.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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

Personality

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.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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.