Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York City crafts regulations to lower emissions
A Q&A with Laura Popa of the Department of Buildings on implementing the rules around Local Law 97.
Personality
Politics
‘Our district was suffering’: Émilia Decaudin on why she’s challenging Juan Ardila
A socialist running in a very left-leaning district, Decaudin would be the first out trans lawmaker in the state Legislature.
Personality
Personality
I want to date Bill de Blasio
A City & State reader wants to explore the possibilities with the former New York City mayor
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Bill de Blasio’s online dating profile
The former mayor is now a former wife guy – and plans to date other people.
Nonprofits
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Promoting three pillars of prevention for animal welfare in NYC
Bideawee President and CEO Leslie Granger talks prevention, problem solving and the human-animal bond – and how it prevents animal abuse and homelessness.
Personality
Personality
At his funeral, Dick Ravitch was lovingly remembered by political leaders and family
Gov. Kathy Hochul called him a “visionary” and the “consummate public servant.”
Personality
Personality
Why did Catalina Cruz sponsor Clean Slate? ‘Believe it or not, it was being a survivor of a crime’
The Assembly member talked about what’s still left to do now that the law is on the governor’s desk.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
City Council goes to D.C. (not because the mayor told them to)
A Q&A with Council Member Justin Brannan on getting more federal funding for asylum-seekers and advocating for expedited work authorizations.
New York City
Personality
Eric Adams’ friends and family with plush city jobs
The mayor has appointed a number of friends and family members to positions within his administration or city agencies.
Personality
Personality
The top 10 New York political mentions in hip-hop
A Tribe Called Quest liked David Dinkins, but Biggie wasn’t down with Rudy Giuliani.
2023 session wrap-up
Personality
City & State poll: What will pass with the end of the legislative session?
Take our latest highly unscientific survey and let us know what legislation will pass before lawmakers come home for a chance to win one of our collectible coffee mugs.
Personality
Personality
Rock-Rock-Rockaway Beach is tops among City & State readers
The sandy oasis in Queens was no. 1 in our highly unscientific poll of our readers' favorite beaches.
Personality
Personality
4 things to know about Ana Almanzar, NYC’s new deputy mayor for strategic initiatives
The nonprofit executive is a Cuomo alum.
Personality
Personality
Take our beach poll and win a free City & State beach towel!
Here’s a chance for readers to tell us about their favorite shoreline destinations and win this hot swag.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
Hochul gets the last laugh in press show rebuttal: ‘Is that guy from Colorado still telling me what to say?’
The governor got some good-natured ribbing for her multiple trials and tribulations over the past legislative session.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s Note: A privately owned public space with a postmodern 1980s vibe could provide shelter to asylum-seekers
The atrium at 60 Wall St. is already a haven for people seeking shelter from the street.
Personality
Personality
All the ways inflation is stressing New York City residents
From food to housing, costs are increasing much faster than wages, leading to an exodus.
Personality
Personality
Francisco Moya is so close to bringing professional soccer to Willets Point
For over a decade, he has led the push to revitalize the “valley of ashes” with sports, housing and more.
Personality
Personality
‘She couldn’t handle it’ – why Kristin Richardson Jordan dropped out
Charles Barron, KRJ’s closest ally in the City Council, said he tried to convince her to stay in the race.
Personality
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