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News & Politics
Lucas claims leadership of BK Dems – in apparent violation of court order
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and her allies are trying everything to block reformers from taking control of the county party.
Opinion
Opinion: New York can stop filling its parks with doomed 'pet' birds
The City Council must outlaw the sale of live birds in New York City pet stores.
Personality
10 most memorable New York political impressions on SNL
From Mario Cuomo to Zohran Mamdani, governors and mayors have all been targets of fodder.
Personality
Jumaane Williams isn’t slowing down on pushing for progress
He’s backing Kathy Hochul for governor, despite previously running against her (twice).
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t let the Hunts Point Market deal die in transition
It took years to develop the institutional knowledge and trust necessary to reach a $650 million deal to modernize the Hunts Point Produce Market – and only a few months of transition to lose it.
Opinion
Opinion: Meeting the moment for New York’s homeless youth
New York City made real progress on youth homelessness. Albany is coming up short.
Policy
Mamdani doubles down on pied-à-terre tax following legal blow
New York City was ordered to start its rollout of the tax on luxury second homes from scratch. The Mamdani administration is appealing.
Childcare
With contract sunsetting, parenting nonprofit implores Mamdani administration to renew funding
Power of Two’s $1.5 million contract with the city’s Administration for Children’s Services ends today. Council members, nonprofit leaders want the Mamdani admin to renew it.
20th Anniversary
‘A sacred mission:’ City & State celebrates 20 years with a bash
Hochul, James and other subjects of our stories roasted two decades of local journalism.
New York City
Lina Khan starts at the EDC today. What exactly will she be doing?
Lina Khan is a policy superstar, but her job as chair of the EDC’s board of directors is pretty low-profile.
Politics
Court delays Brooklyn Dems leader vote
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s controversial rules amendments were also invalidated, in a win for the party’s reform wing.
Policy
Mamdani’s plan to fight antisemitism includes PSAs, funding for synagogues
The New York City mayor’s commitments come in a new strategy to combat antisemitism that declines to define antisemitism.
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20th Anniversary
Publisher’s note: Two decades – and counting – of innovative journalism
City & State is on a unique trajectory among local media companies.
20th Anniversary
Editor’s note: Journalists, making New York government better
Twenty years on, nobody is doing it like City & State.
20th Anniversary
CEO’s note: Reflecting on 20 years of City & State
GovExec’s Tim Hartman writes about bringing the Washington, D.C., coverage model to the state and local levels.
New York City
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn backs Nikki Lucas as Brooklyn Dems chair
After a surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek reelection, the county leader is endorsing a fellow Assembly member – but opponents are trying to block the vote.
NYN Media
Opinion: Child welfare workers don’t just protect – they create
New York City’s children’s services commissioner takes a moment to appreciate not just the frontline workers, but those behind the scenes.
NYN Media
Restler joins the neverending war against late nonprofit payments
The New York City Council contracts chair is introducing a new agenda to tackle an old issue.
20th Anniversary
Hakeem Jeffries & Letitia James: Rising through the ranks, together
Over the past 20 years, the two have led a generation from Central Brooklyn.
20th Anniversary
Christine Quinn shares what it was really like to work with Mike Bloomberg
A Q&A with the former New York City Council speaker on their productivity, but also the places where they disagreed.
