New York State

Politics

Celebrating the 2019 Albany 40 Under 40

Photos of City & State’s gala recognizing the latest crop of rising stars in the state capital.

New York State

Policy

Gillibrand’s plan to connect rural America

The senator from New York wants to spend $60 billion to help bridge the digital divide.

New York State

Politics

Progressive? Better not like shopping!

Want to prove your progressive allegiance? Kiss your Amazon Prime account goodbye.

New York State

Politics

Celebrating the Pride Power 100

A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 LGBTQ leaders in New York.

New York State

Politics

The internet loses its mind over Times headline

#CancelNYT trends on Twitter after the Gray Lady goes easy on Trump.

NYPD

Politics

Judge says fire Pantaleo, de Blasio’s debate and Cabán goes to court

NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo's firing was recommended by a Judge for the death of Eric Garner, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a disappointing second debate and Tiffany Cabán heads to court over the Queens DA recount in This Week's Headlines.

MTA

Policy

Is DiNapoli doing enough to target MTA labor costs?

Budget watchdogs say New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli should more closely examine subway spending.

Technology

Policy

New York struggles to fill 20,000 cybersecurity jobs

A growing global cybersecurity workforce shortage could affect New York’s ability to fend off cyber attacks. One data tool shows that after Washington, D.C., the New York metro area has the largest absolute number of cybersecurity job openings – roughly 20,000.

New York State

Politics

Gillibrand, de Blasio come out swinging in second debate

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tried to stick out in a crowded field during the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates on Wednesday, clashing with out-of-state rivals and each other.

New York State

Policy

New York’s wildest animal laws

If you live in New York City, you can’t own a ferret – and you certainly can’t give it a nose ring. Here are the wildest animal-related laws on the books in New York.

New York State

Policy

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign contributions draw scrutiny

Recent reports on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fundraising from firms with business before state agencies have illustrated how legal campaign contributions can create a perception of conflict of interest.