New York State
Politics
What’s next after pot?
Magic mushrooms are on the slate of psychedelics that could become legal in New York in the coming year.
New York State
Personality
Zellnor Myrie wants to give NY a clean slate
The state Senator spoke to City & State about why he’s pushing to automatically seal and expunge the records of formerly incarcerated individuals.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What are the qualifications for NYC comptroller?
An understanding of government accounting, leadership skills and a vision for the future, according to experts.
Health Care
Policy
Should NY relax its mask mandate?
Public health experts and epidemiologists are concerned that doing so could lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
New York City
Policy
How NYC can protect residents from extreme heat
Air conditioning is a lifeline, and it’s expensive. There are policies that can help.
New York City
Policy
Is NY reopening too quickly?
It all depends on how well the city can adhere to COVID-19 restrictions.
New York City
Politics
Rudy Giuliani’s questionable business entanglements
From representing dubious foreign clients to making suspicious donations.
Eric Adams
Personality
Understanding Eric Adams
The Brooklyn borough president discusses some of the biggest controversies during his political tenure and why he’s not actually as shocking as some may think.
Politics
Could Ari Kagan finally win an election?
The council staffer has run before, but this time he faces scandal-plagued candidates in the New York City Council District 47 field.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams has been waiting for this
The Brooklyn borough president has spent his career serving the city – and making controversial moves along the way.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
All the allegations against Cuomo
Here are all of the women who have accused the governor of sexual harassment.
Homelessness
Policy
Smaller homeless shelters need vaccination help
Overcoming hesitancy among residents and getting them to vaccination sites pose challenges.
Health Care
Policy
Is New York reopening too soon?
More transmissible COVID-19 variants are rapidly spreading, yet restrictions are being loosened.
New York State
Politics
How Letitia James’ star is rising
Like her predecessors who went on to become governor, the New York attorney general’s newest investigation could help launch her into the limelight.
Education
Policy