Rep. Jerrold Nadler on the second Trump impeachment

A Q&A with the member of Congress who led the historic proceeding for the Democrats.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 13, 2021

Bichotte makes the case for being a unifier

The head of the Brooklyn Democratic Party speaks out after a contentious 26-hour organizational meeting

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• December 29, 2020

Greg Meeks, the diplomat

The Queens leader talks foreign policy, stimulus checks and Chris Collins’ pardon.

• By Annie McDonough
• December 23, 2020

In the Bronx, Elisa Crespo could make LGBTQ history

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• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• December 15, 2020

Kathryn Garcia wants to inherit the “shitshow”

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• By Jeff Coltin
• December 15, 2020

Isa Puello brings NYC to Albany

• By Destine Manson
• December 14, 2020

A new Republican in a Democratic world

Mike Lawler is the only GOP challenger to beat a Democratic incumbent in the Assembly this year.

• By Zach Williams
• December 7, 2020

Rafael Salamanca makes his case for Bronx borough president

A Q&A with the New York City Council member on rezonings, affordable housing and his successor in the council.

• By Jeff Coltin
• December 4, 2020

Ray McGuire wants to grow NYC out of the slump

An interview with the investment banker running for mayor.

• By Jeff Coltin
• December 4, 2020

Dianne Morales’ NYC mayoral campaign theme: 'power to the people'

A Q&A with the nonprofit executive and New York City mayoral candidate.

• By Jeff Coltin
• December 1, 2020

Elinor Tatum: Black women’s contributions need to be recognized

The Amsterdam News’ editor-in-chief on her special project with City & State.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• December 1, 2020

Steve Bellone: The last of the New York centrists

What’s next for the Suffolk County executive in a state where you have to pick a side?

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 23, 2020

A Q&A with Staten Island Council Member Joe Borelli

A Trump vote “is the only way they can say ‘screw you’”

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 11, 2020

Nicole Malliotakis could form an “anti-socialist squad”

A Q&A with the likely Staten Island Congress member

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 9, 2020

How Mondaire Jones made history in the suburbs

A gay, Black, progressive first-time candidate showed that Westchester and Rockland counties are ready for change.

• By Kay Dervishi and Annie McDonough
• November 9, 2020

Jabari Brisport is still teaching

The next DSA state senator talks pandemic-era schooling, missing his students and the work that awaits him in Albany.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 5, 2020

Dana Balter: I’m the real mainstream candidate

Rep. John Katko’s challenger says he’s been “masquerading as a moderate.”

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• October 28, 2020

Zach Iscol wants to be a cross between Bloomberg and de Blasio

He didn’t vote for mayor, but now he wants your vote.

• By Jeff Coltin
• October 23, 2020

Leader to Leader: Quardean Lewis-Allen

A Q&A with the founder and CEO of Youth Design Center.

• By Greg Berman
• October 20, 2020

Kirsten John Foy: Policing reforms are just the start

The Arc of Justice founder tackles education, public housing and economic justice.

• By City & State
• October 19, 2020