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Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Increasing inclusion in the city’s contracting process
An interview with NYC Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael Garner.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In southeast Brooklyn, community organizer Jibreel Jalloh files to run against Jaime Williams
The conservative Democratic Assembly member will face a challenge to her left.
New York City
Politics
Kayla Santosuosso wins southern Brooklyn City Council race
She will succeed her boss Justin Brannan and become the district’s first female council member.
Technology
Policy
Protecting New York from cyber threats through collaboration and innovation
City & State’s Information Security Summit: Protecting NY’s Data & Information Systems event explored ways to strengthen systems, software and people against attacks.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Preparing New York for evolving cyber threats
An interview with New York State Deputy Chief Cyber Officer for Operations Michaela Lee
NYN Media
NYN Media
Social work nonprofits praise new ACS prevention services strategic plan
Providers welcomed the effort to better connect with clients.
Events
Policy
Building strong career growth and economic stability
City & State’s “Economic & Workforce Development Summit: Creating & Developing Opportunities for NY’s Economy & Workforce,” event dives into the topic.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Jennifer Jones Austin on fighting poverty and its impact on communities of color
An interview with the CEO and executive director FPWA, formerly the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
NYN Media
NYN Media
Alleviating nonprofit stress through more reliable city processes
An interview with Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana Almanzar.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Melissa Aviles-Ramos to deliver keynote at City & State’s Education in NY event
An interview with the New York City Public Schools chancellor
Events
Personality
Social service champions honored
City & State celebrated its latest Above & Beyond list makers at a midtown venue with remarks from New York State Office of Children & Family Services Commissioner DaMia Harris-Madden.
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News & Politics
Politics
The cops showed up at Mercedes Narcisse’s house. She blames her City Council opponents
The Brooklyn City Council member took to Instagram to condemn what she described as false 311 complaints. Her opponents said they had nothing to do with the early morning incident.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
H. Carl McCall isn’t done with New York politics just yet
A Q&A with the former state comptroller.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
Marisa Lago decries the retreat from the international order
A Q&A with the veteran city, state and federal official.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
Brian Lehrer on why coverage of local communities is so important
A Q&A with the longtime WNYC host.
Special Reports
Personality
Advocating for universal broadband in Washington
A Q&A with Rep. Yvette Clarke, a leader on the Congressional Caucus on Smart Cities.
Special Reports
Personality
Pioneering a unified system for innovative tech pilots in New York City
A Q&A with Director of Smart Cities and IoT Paul Rothman, who oversees the Smart City Testbed Program.
Special Reports
Personality
Using tech and AI to drive economic growth
A Q&A with New York City Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Andrew Kimball.
Special Reports
Personality
Working to connect New Yorkers and improve local governance
A Q&A with Assembly Member Steven Otis on his time leading the Committee on Science and Technology.
Special Reports
Policy
Examining the economic impacts of new casinos
Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.
