Personality

Interviews & Profiles

Kristen Gonzalez and the fight to regulate AI

In a Q&A, the state senator talks about touring data centers all over the state.

Personality

10 most memorable New York political impressions on SNL

From Mario Cuomo to Zohran Mamdani, governors and mayors have all been targets of fodder.

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Jumaane Williams isn’t slowing down on pushing for progress

He’s backing Kathy Hochul for governor, despite previously running against her (twice).

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Chuck Schumer is still traveling, and sticking it to Al D’Amato

He has proved, over nearly three decades, that he’s not just a senator for downstate.

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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.

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Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 mountain poster, recreated

Over the past 20 years, the former governor had a long rule over New York that suddenly came crashing down.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How Charlie Rangel won over Al Sharpton

The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers the pioneering Lion of Lenox Avenue.

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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.

Interviews & Profiles

Inside Ogden’s challenge to Jay Jacobs

Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden is looking to oust the sitting state party chair.