New York City
Politics
Putting Trump’s presidential library on Staten Island is a great idea
It would bring prestige, scholarly resources, and all of Trump’s documents to the borough that loves him.
New York City
Politics
Evaluating Jumaane Williams’ proposal to reform mental health crisis response
Experts advocate minimizing police involvement in responding to mental health crises.
New York City
Opinion
History shows how ranked-choice voting could weaken party machines
The New York City Council once reflected the beliefs of the city.
New York City
Politics
Celebrating the Bronx Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing the most influential leaders in the Bronx.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
How de Blasio’s absence left the City Council in charge
Running for president may make the legislative body harder to control.
New York City
Politics
New York’s efforts to snuff out smoking
Cuomo’s flavored e-cigarette ban is the latest in the war on lighting up.
New York City Council
Politics
Should New York City reconsider term limits?
Will former New York City Council members eyeing their old seats undermine the goal of term limits?
Technology
Policy
City Council looks for answers on ride-hailing regulations
As the New York City Council sought answers on ride-hailing rules, acting TLC head Bill Heinzen was on the spot.
New York City
Politics
Why the four jails to replace Rikers Island are likely to get done
There are critics on all sides. But even the group planning to sue isn’t optimistic.
New York City
Politics
Celebrating the Brooklyn Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in Brooklyn.
New York City
Politics
New Yorkers clash over proposal to abolish gifted school programs
Critics say the plan would “ruin so many lives.”
New York City
Personality
Mark Levine wants to bail out taxi drivers
"Those folks got the carpet pulled out from under them.”
New York City
Policy
Uber and Lyft’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Can the app-based for-hire vehicle industry regain its mojo in New York City?
New York City
Politics
About that petition to give Trump Tower an Obama address
As of Wednesday morning, over 97,000 people from all over the country want to rename a stretch of Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue after former President Barack Obama, but due to the quirks of New York City’s street renaming policies, it is very unlikely to happen.
New York State
Policy
Who is the real estate industry giving to in Albany?
REBNY’s political capital had to go somewhere during the fight over rent regulations.
New York City
Policy
Airbnb closely watching hostel legislation
The tech company hopes the new legislation will lead to the NYC Council reconsidering its stance on home-sharing.
New York City
Politics
Could MMV’s congressional run hand Rubén Díaz Sr. the seat?
The oversaturated pool of progressives could benefit the conservative cowboy-hatted councilman.
New York City
Policy
Facial recognition controversy spurs push for stalled NYPD transparency bill
The New York City Council wants to know what technology police are using, but transparency legislation has stalled.
Transportation
Policy
Ride-hail apps fret over New York City’s new regulations
Uber, Lyft and Via are trying different approaches to comply with New York City's new cruising time limit.
New York City
Politics