Zellnor Myrie
Donald Trump
New York reacts to Biden’s victory
After a long few days of ballot counting former Vice President Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election Saturday morning. Here’s how some of New York’s lawmakers and other political leaders reacted.
Zellnor Myrie
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie takes on the rise in gun violence
The Brooklyn lawmaker wants to hold gun manufacturers accountable with a proposed change to the state’s criminal nuisance law.
Zellnor Myrie
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie wants to end qualified immunity
The legal defense has been criticized for giving police officers an unfair advantage in civil lawsuits.
Interviews & Profiles
Serving constituents during the coronavirus outbreak
There is lots to do, from making phone calls to protecting consumers to passing legislation.
New York State
The demise of ‘three men in a room’
These days, Andrea Stewart-Cousins says everyone gets a seat at the table.
New York State
New room, new rules
Three men in a room once ruled with an iron fist. Heastie and Stewart-Cousins are trying something different.
New York State
Celebrating the 2019 Albany 40 Under 40
Photos of City & State’s gala recognizing the latest crop of rising stars in the state capital.
alessandra biaggi
‘Arena’ is focusing on New York City
The Arena, a national progressive group, is trying a new tack in New York City: launching this week Five Borough Future, a new campaign to restructure the political process in the city and the state.
Real estate
Can New York rein in big real estate?
As rent regulations come up for renewal, tenant advocates and their progressive allies in Albany are pushing for extensive reforms – and real estate is on the defensive for the first time in years.
Zellnor Myrie
A new generation of progressive pols
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hardly stands alone as a fast-rising non-white progressive New York elected official. From new state senators to the New York City public advocate and the City Council, a new generation is taking the reins.
New York State
Zellnor Myrie, a “Mariano Rivera” in the state Senate
Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie outlines what he and his allies are hoping to accomplish during the remainder of the legislative session.
Zellnor Myrie
New state senators aim for early wins with old legislation
Sponsoring bills give freshmen New York lawmakers early "wins."
Zellnor Myrie
Zellnor Myrie's fight is not over
An interview with Democratic state Senate candidate Zellnor Myrie.
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IDC
Defeated ex-IDC members have yet to concede
All six of the ousted Independent Democratic Conference members could campaign on a third party ballot line in the general.
Campaigns & Elections
IDC and other New York legislative 2018 primary results
Tracking the former Independent Democratic Conference members – and other key New York Senate and Assembly primaries.
IDC
