Special Reports

Personality

Making key reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program

A Q&A with Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino was inspired by Elon Musk to run for Congress

An interview with the unconventional GOP candidate hoping to replace outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik upstate.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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.

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.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

NY Writers Coalition ending after nearly a quarter of a century of programming

Aaron Zimmerman, executive director of the nonprofit, discusses how the writing organization was created to provide workshops for New Yorkers with a love of writing, including those in “marginalized groups.”