Mary Bassett on her challenging first month in office

In a Q&A, the state health commissioner talked about tackling the omicron variant and what she wants to accomplish after the pandemic.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 6, 2022

City & State's favorite covers of 2021

Yes, you can judge a magazine by its cover.

• By City & State
• December 30, 2021

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• December 23, 2021

The Ultimate City & State Gift Guide

What to get for the Eric Adams, the Gale Brewer, the Kathy Hochul in your life.

• By Caitlin Dorman and Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• December 23, 2021

Winners & Losers of 2021

Who made the best of a difficult year – and who didn’t.

• By City & State
• December 20, 2021

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• December 17, 2021

Huge ‘Vax Daddy’ Ma explains how he will hack the New York Assembly

The coder details how his legislative campaign might help Queens just like his celebrated website helped New Yorkers book vaccine appointments.

• By Zach Williams
• December 13, 2021

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• December 10, 2021

MWBE developers aim sky high with Affirmation Tower

The creators discuss their plans for constructing the first African American-owned skyscraper in New York City.

• By Ralph R. Ortega and Patricia Battle
• December 8, 2021

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

• By City & State
• December 3, 2021

Assembly Member Amy Paulin explains how to get hundreds of bills signed into law

She’s one of the most prolific lawmakers in Albany, and the Westchester Democrat is showing no signs of slowing down.

• By Zach Williams
• November 22, 2021

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• November 19, 2021

George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG

The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.

• By Zach Williams and Kim Corona
• November 15, 2021

When the past is prologue, what becomes of Vito Fossella’s future?

The Staten Island Republican starts anew 13 years after a scandal ended his promising congressional career.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 15, 2021

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• November 12, 2021

Bill Chong on his legacy at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development

The outgoing commissioner discussed the agency’s new app, its commitment to antiracism and supporting youth through the pandemic.

• By Ralph R. Ortega and Kim Corona
• November 9, 2021

How Karen Persichilli Keogh became secretary to the governor

A 2003 phone call between Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton cemented the relationship between the now-governor and her most important hire.

• By Zach Williams
• November 8, 2021

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

• By City & State
• November 5, 2021

A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee

The incoming eastern Queens City Council member is not a fan of defunding the police and congestion pricing.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 4, 2021

Laura Curran appeals to the center-right for reelection

If she loses, it might be because Democrats were apathetic to the Nassau County executive.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 1, 2021