New York City

Politics

Many of Michael Bloomberg’s mayoral actions may make him a liability

It’s doubtful he’ll become a favored presidential candidate among Democratic voters.

New York City

Policy

NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.

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Politics

De Blasio’s history of campaign finance scandals

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is no stranger to fundraising scandals, even if the allegations never fully stick, and last week saw fresh headlines relating to some of them. Here is a rundown of the times de Blasio’s fundraising has gotten him into hot water.

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Politics

Photos: Celebrating the New York City 40 Under 40

A look at City & State’s gala recognizing some of the most influential young professionals in New York City.

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Politics

Protests of churro ladies’ arrests won’t help them as much as changing laws

NYC has failed to reform its vending laws. Perhaps its elected officials should do something about that.

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Personality

Apolitical Army vet Loree Sutton on jumping into the mayor’s race

The commissioner-turned-candidate says she’ll shake things up with bipartisanship, listening.

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Politics

Bloomberg takes first step in running for president

The former Republican NYC mayor filed to get on a Democratic presidential primary ballot.

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Politics

Which promises will Bill de Blasio leave unkept?

Many of the New York City mayor’s proposals haven’t come to pass, these are the least likely.

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Politics

Staten Island is seeing a spike in thyroid cancer

State health officials say just don’t screen for it, that’ll solve the problem.

New York City

Policy

Two cities, two takes on Airbnb regulations

Jersey City residents voted in favor of strict regulations on short-term rentals that will likely decrease Airbnb rentals in the city.

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Politics

Puerto Rican evacuees are still in New York, still struggling

Will the Empire State forget about those who fled after Hurricane Maria?

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Policy

A bigger, more ambitious Transit Tech Lab

The Transit Innovation Partnership is attempting to innovate the MTA with a second year of its Transit Tech Lab. 

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Politics

New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly

New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.