Labor
Policy
How a deal for gig workers fell apart
There was a tentative agreement to give them the right to organize, but a flawed negotiation process created backlash.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How practical socialism helped India Walton win
Hard work and an emphasis on local issues means Buffalo could have its first female mayor.
New York State
Politics
2021 Democratic upstate mayoral primary results
Insurgents show strength in Buffalo and Rochester while incumbent can declare victory in Albany.
New York State
Politics
How New York repealed the ‘walking while trans’ law
Activist Kiara St. James, along with other activists and lawmakers, worked for years to end the discriminatory law.
New York City
Politics
New York hits vaccination benchmark and the final NYC mayoral debate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report shows nonprofit job recovery in May
The sector gained 63,000 new jobs, but still is well below pre-pandemic levels.
Labor
Policy
Unemployed New Yorkers still can’t get through to the Department of Labor
The problem persists despite $193 million in contracts to address it.
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York has a long road ahead to meet its climate goals
A new report from NYPIRG lays out where the state is now, and what still needs to happen to hit its climate benchmarks.
New York City
Politics
State lawmakers wrap up and Adams’ residence called into question
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Bills to watch in the final week of the 2021 legislative session
A lot of big proposals remain up in the air as June 10 approaches.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Judicial nominee stands out on many fronts
City & State spoke with reform advocate Christopher Kang about New York public defender Eunice Lee, who among other things, would be the only Black woman on the Second Circuit if confirmed.
New York State
Politics
Upstate incumbent mayors face challenges from the left
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany all have races to watch on June 22.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Why Lindsey Boylan spoke up
She calls coming forward the “most terrible” experience of her life, but has she finally brought change to Albany?
New York City
Politics
Democrats duke it out in person and top court nominee met with opposition
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
It sure is hard to watch Assembly committee meetings online
City & State recorded them on a busy day this week to help Speaker Carl Heastie up his digital game.
New York State
Politics
What’s next after pot?
Magic mushrooms are on the slate of psychedelics that could become legal in New York in the coming year.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ron Kim is more than a Cuomo antagonist
The Assembly member defied Gov. Andrew Cuomo over COVID-19 nursing home deaths, but he won’t be bullied by the governor.
New York City
Politics
Back to school in NYC and GOP mayoral candidates duke it out
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics