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20th Anniversary

CEO’s note: Reflecting on 20 years of City & State

GovExec’s Tim Hartman writes about bringing the Washington, D.C., coverage model to the state and local levels.

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Opinion: Child welfare workers don’t just protect – they create

New York City’s children’s services commissioner takes a moment to appreciate not just the frontline workers, but those behind the scenes.

20th Anniversary

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Opinion: Bill de Blasio’s record in addressing a Tale of Two Cities

Economist James Parrott evaluates the New York City mayor’s progress on closing the inequality gap.

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.

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Opinion: What ‘9 to 5’ still says about work

New York should honor the late Dolly Parton on this 9/25.

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Opinion: Netanyahu is coming to NYC. How should our elected officials respond?

Local officials can’t arrest Netanyahu, but there’s still so much we can do to cut off U.S. funding for Israel.

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Opinion: What if the media acted like NATO?

An attack on one journalist is an attack on all. Is it time for a media boycott of the White House and whatshisname?

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Opinion: New York’s wealthiest universities need to finally pitch in

It’s time to revisit Mamdani’s proposal to have NYU and Columbia help fund CUNY.

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Opinion: We can’t abandon working-class New Yorkers and LGBT seniors in an affordability crisis

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shouldn’t abandon the fight for affordable senior housing at Haven Green.

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Opinion: Feeding families requires expanding the FRESH program

The innovative program allows property owners and developers to construct larger buildings so long as they include a supermarket.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Setting the record straight on Mamdani’s lawyer

A retired Navy lawyer said New York City Chief Counsel Ramzi Kassem should be thanked for his work representing an al-Qaida member.