New York City
Politics
Carranza leaves behind a lofty aim, unachieved
The New York City schools chancellor made integration his top priority and main talking point. He’s stepping down with little to show for it.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo confronts accusations and a new vaccine comes to New York
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Politics
What can be done to stem hatred against Asian Americans?
Experts talk about the potential solutions to the hate crimes and bias incidents that have targeted Asian American New Yorkers in the past year.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Frozen pens and face masks – petitioning in the pandemic
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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
Personality
4 things to know about the next NYC schools chancellor
Meisha Porter is a longtime educator in New York City’s public school system.
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
Cuomo accused of sexual harassment and no charges in Daniel Prude’s death
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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.
Opinion
Opinion
New York should vaccinate the incarcerated
Prisoners are at risk and it affects their whole community.
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.
New York City
Politics
Nursing home scandal continues and Cuomo goes on the attack
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics