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What Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas saw at Rikers
Queens legislators are calling on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Gov. Kathy Hochul and prosecutors to take immediate steps to address overcrowding on Rikers Island.
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Andrew Giuliani is banking on name recognition in a long shot run for governor
The former mayor’s son may have worked for Trump, but that might not be enough for GOP voters.
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NYC’s emergency management commissioner is planning for the next storm
John Scrivani talks about 9/11, the recent floods and the threat that keeps him up at night.
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The fight for abortion rights in New York is not over
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi on why the state still has work to do on making abortions accessible.
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Coordinating efforts to help Haiti after a devastating earthquake
City & State spoke with Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on how she and others are sending aid to the island nation.
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Fernando Ferrer talks about the nature of power
The former Bronx borough president weighed in on City & State’s lists and New York’s biggest political players of the past five years.
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Former Rep. Max Rose: “The end of this movie was inevitable”
The former U.S. Army officer reflects on the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban.
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How AOC and the left reinvented NY politics
The young, diverse progressives she inspired are winning races and pushing out longtime incumbents.
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How Antonio Reynoso will approach being BP
The likely next leader of Brooklyn addresses rezonings, bike lanes and more.
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School’s out, New York City Council’s in for Rita Joseph
A Q&A with the teacher and presumptive Central Brooklyn council member.
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Tech:NYC leader reflects on tech sector’s growth over the past 5 years
Julie Samuels talks about her decision to step down from her post and the future of tech development in New York City.
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Vanessa Gibson sheds light on Bronx power
The Democratic borough president nominee discusses recent changes in the local political scene.
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The company improving internet access in NYC’s airports and tunnels
Boingo CEO Mike Finley discusses connecting JFK and LaGuardia to 5G service.
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‘She’s one of the brave ones.’ Yuh-Line Niou’s outspoken leadership style
She came to the Legislature as an insurgent, and she hasn’t lost that attitude.
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Rep. Carolyn Maloney wants more paid leave for federal employees
The Congress member’s Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act would impact 2.7 million workers.
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Liz Krueger, the reformer
The longtime state senator talks JCOPE reform and fixing the New York City Board of Elections.
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Bill pending Cuomo’s signature requires mandated savings plans for small-business employees
Employers with at least 10 workers would be required to offer the Secure Choice Program if the measure is signed into law.
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India Walton on her history-making campaign
Four-term Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown appeared to be a lock for reelection, but he made the crucial strategic error of ignoring a viable primary challenger before it was too late.
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Judicial nominee stands out on many fronts
City & State spoke with reform advocate Christopher Kang about New York public defender Eunice Lee, who among other things, would be the only Black woman on the Second Circuit if confirmed.
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