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Kevin Parker is feeling confident about his reelection chances
A Q&A with the state senator on public renewable energy, cybersecurity and taking on the DSA.
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Solving NYC’s affordable housing crisis, even during a pandemic
How Project Renewal pressed on to serve its clients during COVID-19.
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Chi Ossé, New York City’s youngest council member, is figuring it out as he goes
From speed bumps to the Met Gala, the 24-year-old is determined to make good on his promises.
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Sarahana Shrestha on bringing DSA upstate
The socialist defeated incumbent Assembly Member Kevin Cahill in Tuesday’s primary.
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Juan Ardila: ‘When the left organizes, we win’
One of the two leftists to win an Assembly primary, Ardila talked election strategy, housing policy and reaching across the ideological spectrum.
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Q&A: Bertha Lewis advises candidates to hire more organizers and fewer pricey consultants
A new report from The Black Institute and the Black Leadership Action Coalition looks at all aspects of the 2021 elections, including ranked-choice voting.
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Eric Adams wants NYC to be a 'city of yes.' Dan Garodnick has to figure that out.
The City Planning Commission chair talked with City & State about One45 in Harlem, NIMBYism and member deference.
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Antonio Delgado has a new constituency
A Q&A with the new lieutenant governor, campaigning in Harlem.
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A Q&A with New York City Council LGBTQ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán and Crystal Hudson
The two council members talk about why the group’s diversity is a strength, and what they want to see from the Adams administration.
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Monique Chandler-Waterman talks Albany priorities and her next election
The winner of the 58th Assembly District special election is set to be sworn in next week, but she’ll have to win next month’s primary if she wants to keep serving in 2023.
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Peoples-Stokes: I’m disappointed in how America allows racism to continue
The Assembly majority leader discusses the aftermath of the Buffalo mass shooting and impact on her community.
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Melinda Katz says she’s ignoring the political winds
A Q&A with the Queens district attorney who had Gov. Kathy Hochul's ear on bail reform.
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Former NYC jails boss advocates for federal takeover of Rikers Island
Vincent Schiraldi: “If my son or daughter were incarcerated or worked at Rikers Island, I'd want a receivership.”
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Serving as NYC’s doctor while meeting Eric Adams’ expectations
Ashwin Vasan walks a fine line between sound public health policy and “getting stuff done.”
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Creating broadband access for NYCHA residents that’s essentially free
Internet service for public housing residents would be covered in part by a federal subsidy.
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Q&A: The Black Car Fund’s push to secure benefits for drivers
The nonprofit wants legislation renewed that added dental exams, cleanings and vision coverage for its members.
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Fighting for the wage protections of NY’s construction workers
City & State caught up with Kevin Elkins, political action director at the New York City District Council of Carpenters, about the union’s successful resistance to a tax incentive for real estate developers.
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Making a case for how New York can reach its climate goals
As state Climate Action Council hearings solicit public input statewide, National Grid New York President Rudy Wynter discusses a new report where the company details ways the state can reach its ambitious climate goals.
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A Q&A with the new head of The New York Foundling
Melanie Hartzog, a former New York City deputy mayor, discussed the arc of her career and moving back to the nonprofit world.
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