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The 2024 Responsible 100
Recognizing civic-minded leaders who selflessly serve New York.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Helene Weinstein, New York’s longest-serving woman legislator, says goodbye
The Brooklyn Assembly member prioritized legislation to protect victims of domestic violence.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Iwen Chu: ‘I didn’t just start two years ago, I started 20 years ago.’
The first Asian American woman elected to the state Senate was defeated after just one term. She’s unsure if she’ll run again.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kevin Thomas flipped a seat, but became a victim of redistricting
The outgoing state senator said he’s not ready to give up on politics.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Danny O’Donnell on retirement: ‘I don’t think people should have these jobs for life.’
The first out gay man to serve in the New York Assembly is stepping down.
Events
Policy
At legislators' retreat, lawmakers discuss AI and economic growth
City & State’s Legislators’ Retreat featured keynote speeches from Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Center for an Urban Future executive director Jonathan Bowles.
News & Politics
Politics
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
Policy
Policy
As worker injuries increase, advocates push Hochul to sign warehouse safety bill
The annual rate of warehouse injuries increased 30% last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Labor
Politics
32BJ staff looks to unionize with CWA, asks for neutrality
Organizers and other staff with the politically powerful union are seeking to organize themselves after past false starts.
News & Politics
Politics
Skoufis launches campaign to become DNC chair
The little-known state senator’s bid to lead the national party faces long odds.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Gillibrand is ignoring the threat of mass deportation
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is not taking the incoming Trump administration's repeated threats of mass deportation seriously.
New York State
Policy
Hochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants who break the law
The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.
New York City
Politics
Step aside governors, Hakeem Jeffries is ready to take the Democratic mantle
He’ll be on the front lines crafting the party’s messaging and fighting the Trump agenda in Washington, D.C.
New York State
Personality
Ken Jenkins is taking a third run at Westchester County executive
A Q&A on running against George Latimer, working with him and now trying to be his successor.
Energy & Environment
Policy
While New York remains determined to meet ambitious climate goals, experts warn of rising costs
Attendees at City and State’s 2024 Clean Energy Summit gathered to discuss the challenges.
News & Politics
Politics
Stewart-Cousins: Special session ‘unlikely’ this year to combat Trump
The state Senate majority leader focused on affordability in a speech to business leaders, but didn’t offer details on what next year’s session may hold.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Threats of mass deportations creates uncertainty and uneasiness, even for migrants legally in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has the option of broadly invoking the Alien Enemies Act beyond the “invasions” of gangs and cartels from El Salvador, Mexico and Venezuela.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality