News & Politics
Hirsch and Berger compete in a bellwether special election for the 27th Assembly District in Queens
The two Orthodox Jewish candidates in opposite parties are running on Sept. 12 to replace Assembly Member Daniel Rosenthal, who resigned earlier this year.
New York City
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
With the jail complex’s incarcerated population forecasted to balloon in coming years, corrections department officials are casting doubt on closing in 2027.
News & Politics
Key council committee approves five-year permit for Madison Square Garden
James Dolan gets five-year extension of Madison Square Garden’s special operating permit – one forever short of what he asked for.
News & Politics
Ari Kagan outraises Justin Brannan in most recent campaign finance reporting period
The born-again Republican still has a lot of catching up to do after spending much of his war chest on a primary challenge.
News & Politics
Adams’ Israel trip follows a tradition of mayoral journeys abroad to drum up political support back home
Ireland and Italy were big destinations in the past, followed by Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Albany Agenda
A growing number of current and former NY lawmakers are running for Congress
In 2022, Democrats trying to jump from the state Legislature to the House lost. Republicans had better luck.
News & Politics
'The Coachella of Brooklyn'
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and more are expected to show for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s gala.
Criminal Justice
What needs to change at Rikers? Everything.
We asked more than a dozen criminal justice experts. They urged staying the course on borough-based jails – and many called for a federal takeover of Rikers in the meantime.
News & Politics
Siena poll: New Yorkers are still worried about crime
As Democrats craft their 2024 election strategy, a new Siena College poll found that a majority of New Yorkers are afraid they’ll be the victim of a crime.
News & Politics
NYPD commissioner resigns amid tension with Mayor Eric Adams
Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the NYPD, is out after 18 months.
News & Politics
Driscoll again faces criticism as confirmation vote approaches
The interim New York Power Authority chief is a former lobbyist with a mixed political history, irking climate advocates.
News & Politics
Thousands of New York high school seniors to get direct admissions to SUNY community colleges this fall
CUNY and SUNY plan to send personal messages to graduating seniors encouraging them to enroll in college.
Education
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
News & Politics
Caitlin Halligan confirmed to the New York Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 47-12 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s associate chief judge nominee.
News & Politics
LaSalle rejected, a shooter sentenced and a truck rampage in Bay Ridge
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Personality
Nominations don’t always go smoothly – as Hector LaSalle’s reminds us
Sometimes there’s not total agreement on a nominee or appointee from the mayor or governor.
News & Politics
Latino politicians split on Hochul’s embattled chief judge pick
In a letter shared exclusively with City & State, more than 70 Latinx leaders explained their opposition to chief judge nominee Hector LaSalle.
News & Politics
'New York has done its share,' Eric Adams says on migrant crisis
The mayor is making direct calls for action from the federal government to address the influx of asylum seekers, many of whom have landed in New York City.
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t judge LaSalle before giving him a state Senate confirmation hearing
The judicial nominee deserves a chance to talk about his record in the face of criticism that has labeled him too conservative.
News & Politics
Senate Judiciary chair says prospects are dim for Hochul’s chief judge pick
State Sen. Brad Hoylman’s committee is tasked with reviewing the nominee and deciding whether to advance Hector LaSalle for a floor vote.
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