20th Anniversary
Personality
Hakeem Jeffries & Letitia James: Rising through the ranks, together
Over the past 20 years, the two have led a generation from Central Brooklyn.
20th Anniversary
Personality
Christine Quinn shares what it was really like to work with Mike Bloomberg
A Q&A with the former New York City Council speaker on their productivity, but also the places where they disagreed.
20th Anniversary
Personality
All about the numbers: Tom DiNapoli’s impact on New York
He has been state comptroller for almost the whole time that City & State has existed.
20th Anniversary
Personality
Comparing every New York City Council speaker of the past 20 years
Christine Quinn has a strong legacy in the council, and she has made an impact outside of government as well.
20th Anniversary
Personality
Carl Heastie, on Prince, in his own words
The Assembly speaker writes about his favorite artist.
20th Anniversary
Personality
Zohran Mamdani isn’t ready to talk about the future
We asked the New York City mayor about his next 20 years. But he’s taking the job one week and one month at a time.
20th Anniversary
Personality
How Charlie Rangel won over Al Sharpton
The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers the pioneering Lion of Lenox Avenue.
20th Anniversary
Opinion
Opinion: Michael Gianaris’ transformation of the state Senate shouldn’t be overlooked
Longtime lobbyist Evan Stavisky on the legacy and productivity of the modern state Senate, and its former deputy majority leader.
20th Anniversary
Opinion
Opinion: Kathy Hochul has always been a tireless worker
Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney reflects on her former roommate, the state’s first woman governor.
20th Anniversary
Opinion
Opinion: Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ state Senate has been professional and productive
Her former deputy, Michael Gianaris, writes about the sea change the chamber has experienced under her leadership.
20th Anniversary
Opinion
Opinion: How AOC is picking up the torch from the retiring generation
Rep. Nydia Velázquez writes that New York is in good hands with this rising member of Congress.
20th Anniversary
Opinion
Opinion: Jerry Nadler set an example for all studious Manhattan politicians
His successor in Congress, Micah Lasher, writes about Nadler’s lasting impact on New York and the nation.
20th Anniversary
20th Anniversary
New York’s 20 most influential politicians of the past 20 years
Through interviews, guest essays – and even a new COVID-19 mountain poster – we looked at the biggest names of our time.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani is looking for his FDR
The New York City mayor tells PBS that he’s looking for a federal partnership like FDR and LaGuardia’s. Could that be AOC?
Long Island
Politics
In Suffolk, Schaffer keeps control of the county Democratic Party
Longtime Suffolk County Democratic Party Chair Rich Schaffer held off his first serious challenge in over 25 years in power.
News & Politics
Politics
Trump sees ‘great potential’ in Mamdani
The NYC mayor hosted the president at Gracie Mansion, continuing their surprisingly cordial relationship, which Mamdani insisted works to New Yorkers’ benefit.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Inside Ogden’s challenge to Jay Jacobs
Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden is looking to oust the sitting state party chair.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: Alums share their favorite stories
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, former staffers give a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: The best work of the current team
Award-winning staff members reflect on their favorite features for our 20th anniversary.
News & Politics
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