Interviews & Profiles

Personality

James Gennaro is back for Round 2

A Q&A with the new City Council member who is starting his 13th year in the chamber.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Hizzoner is living for Cuomo’s downfall

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is suddenly telling us what he really thinks about the embattled governor.

New York City

Politics

Editor's Note: Inclusion and ranking on our power lists

City & State is committed to reflecting all of New York’s diverse communities in our coverage of New York state politics and government.

New York City

Politics

Richard Carranza’s biggest moments

The defining events of the New York City schools chancellor’s tenure

Health Care

Policy

Where does NY’s mental health stand?

The state’s residents are dealing with heightened levels of anxiety, depression and substance abuse – with too few resources available to them.

New York City

Politics

What does the New York City Council do?

Passing laws, negotiating budgets, making land use decisions and more!

Opinion

Opinion

How midwives and doulas could reduce Black maternal mortality

New York City has a huge racial disparity in health problems among pregnant women.

New York City

Politics

Carlina Rivera, likely speaker candidate, endorses 13 women for City Council

Potential speakers are maneuvering to build support and Rivera is the first to endorse a slate.

New York City

Politics

NYC launches website to highlight social equity outcomes

New data shows the city’s race and gender gaps on health, economic and educational indicators.

New York City

Politics

Controversial shelter provider’s new president already out

The Bronx Parent Housing Network fired its CEO for allegedly sexually abusing and harassing shelter residents and employees. His replacement is no longer with the network.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Special City Council election in diverse Bronx district

Ranked choice voting will decide who wins among six candidates vying to fill the City Council District 11 seat.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Southeast Queens hosts second ranked-choice special election

What you need to know about ranked-voting and the candidates running in New York City Council District 31.

Transportation

Policy

Should community boards weigh in on bike lanes?

Alternative transportation advocates say a New York City law intended to give communities a voice should be repealed.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Rebuilding New York: Coming soon to video

With the 92nd Street Y, developer Scott Rechler interviews Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other leaders about helping New York recover from the pandemic.