Personality

Personality

Yusef Salaam and the Exonerated Five say the country can’t go backwards

“I want to make sure that democracy continues in America,” Council Member Yusef Salaam said. “I want to go from living the American nightmare to living the American dream again.”

DNC

Personality

Adrienne Adams said Democrats found their spark with Kamala Harris

The City Council speaker also discussed an upcoming hearing on the nomination of Randy Mastro for corporation counsel.

DNC

Personality

Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC

He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.

Policy

Personality

Times that New York state has cribbed ideas for laws from New York City

Sometimes the city is at the vanguard of new pieces of legislation.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Keith Wright is still fighting for Harlem

A decade after leaving elected office, the Manhattan party leader is coaching the next generation of Black political leaders.

New York City

Personality

Keith Wright is passing his knowledge to the next generation

A few politicians who the Manhattan Democratic Party leader has mentored in recent years.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

Where in the state is Andrew Cuomo living?

The former governor is registered to vote at brother-in-law Kenneth Cole’s Westchester mansion, but he’s voted absentee for the past three years – and Cole’s house is on the market.

Book Excerpt

Personality

Book excerpt: Paul O’Dwyer runs for U.S. Senate and House as an anti-war candidate

“An Irish Passion for Justice” chronicles his fight for fairness on the way to becoming New York City Council president in 1974.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Ten years of gender justice

A Q&A with Amy Barasch, the outgoing executive director of Her Justice.

Personality

Personality

5 things to know about new FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker

The security company CEO has never been a firefighter, but he has strong ties to the department.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

For Maury Litwack, beating Bowman is just the beginning

The head of the Teach Coalition helped mobilize Jewish voters in Westchester to defeat Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

NYSUT leader Melinda Person on the changing role of public schools

The president of the state’s largest teachers union is optimistic about the future of school funding.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Creating a strong culture of running in New York

An interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners

Eric Adams

Personality

Some of the most contentious fights between Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams

While the New York City mayor and City Council speaker started off on good terms, the relationship has grown more fractured of late.

New York City

Personality

Exit interview: Laura Kavanagh on being tough enough to break the glass ceiling at the FDNY

The outgoing fire commissioner hopes she made it easier for the next woman to take on the difficult job of leading the department.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Ten years of empowering women to run for political office

An interview with Erin Vilardi, founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead.

News & Politics

Personality

Kavanagh to doubters of female leadership: ‘Have you ever met a woman?’

The outgoing FDNY commissioner delivered a passionate keynote that turned into a farewell address at City and State’s 40 in their 40s event.