New York City
Policy
New York tech's slog to diversity
Wendy Garcia, chief diversity officer at the New York City Comptroller’s Office discussed how tech companies and businesses can better support minorities and women during City & State's Diversity Summit on Thursday.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about the NYC Charter Revision Commission
Another charter revision commission was created by the New York City Council this year and Council Speaker Corey Johnson said last year that this commission would overhaul the charter — so we took a look on what we might be able to expect from the new city charter.
New York City
Personality
The blue-collar case for congestion pricing
New York State Senator Jessica Ramos, the Labor Committee chairwoman, discusses her thoughts on congestion pricing and how working people factor into the transportation equation.
New York City
Politics
What NYC should do with the Specialized High School Admissions Test
We reached out to experts Syed Ali, Zakiyah Ansari, David Bloomfield, and Soo Kim to see what New York City should do about its problem with specialized high school admissions test.
New York City
Policy
Why New York gives TV and film companies a $400 million break
Governor Andrew Cuomo raised the possibility of ending the state’s Film Tax Credit Program if the state Senate would cut some of the pricey measures included in its budget proposal. We explain what exactly the Film Tax Credit Program is and why Cuomo is suddenly interested in ending it.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Mark Levine on marijuana, e-cigarettes and the need to vaccinate
Mark Levine, New York City Council Health Committee chairman discusses marijuana, e-cigarettes, and the importance of vaccinations.
New York City
Policy
Legislature expands school speed cameras
New York state Legislature passed the massive expansion of the speed camera program, expanding the number of cameras from 160 to as many as 2,250 in 750 school zones and to extend the hours of operation to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Should NYC scrap its elite high school entrance exam?
With a lack of acceptance diversity at New York City's specialized high schools making the news we're reminded of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's audacious proposal from last year: get rid of the entrance exam for the city’s elite high schools.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
How tech opened up to government
Today’s tech companies like Lime, Jump, and Motivate are attempting a more collaborative approach, working with government agencies and currying the favor of elected officials before formally launching services in the state.
New York City
Politics
The history of women’s representation in New York
From suffragettes to Congress, a timeline of women in New York politics.
New York City
Policy
Tech’s footprint in Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards' grand opening on Friday will be a new hot spot for New York's developing tech scene.
Eric Adams
Politics
Poll: Who will be NYC’s next mayor?
New York City has many viable contenders for mayor but which one do you think will be next?
New York City
Politics
Unpacking de Blasio’s plan to rebuild lower Manhattan
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has made a $10 billion proposal to build out lower Manhattan's shoreline by roughly two short city blocks to protect the city from the inevitable effects of climate change.
New York City
Politics
St. Patrick’s Day parade controversy continues on Staten Island
Issues persist when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day parades around the city including gay, lesbian and transgender New Yorkers to walk in parades under their own banner.
Donald Trump
Opinion
The Jared Kushner I know
City & State Publisher Tom Allon reflects back on time spent with Jared Kushner.
New York City
Personality
Patton sleepovers fail to bring NYCHA federal money
Lynne Patton’s NYCHA advocacy didn’t seem to have any effect on president Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget.
New York City
Policy
Engineering deans discuss Cuomo’s L train construction plan
The Association for a Better New York and Google brought together Gilda Barabino from the City College of New York, Jelena Kovačević from New York University, and Mary Cunningham Boyce of Columbia University – deans of their respective engineering schools – to talk about their experiences as trailblazers in the field.
New York City
Politics
Jumaane Williams taps former rival to lead transition team
Jumaane Williams former rival, Brooklyn-based activist, attorney and former deputy executive director of New York City’s Young Men’s Initiative, Ifeoma Ike has been tapped to lead New York City Public Advocate-elect Williams’ transition team.
New York City
Politics
How lobbying works in NYC
The New York City clerk's annual lobbying report provided some insight into how lobbyists influence government, and who they’re working for.
New York City
Policy