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Amanda Salazar
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.
- By Amanda Salazar
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.
- By Amanda Salazar
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.
- By Amanda Salazar
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
Brian Lehrer on why coverage of local communities is so important
A Q&A with the longtime WNYC host.
- By Amanda Salazar
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.
- By Amanda Salazar
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.
- By Amanda Salazar
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.
- By Amanda Salazar
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.
- By Amanda Salazar
Special Reports
Policy
Examining the economic impacts of new casinos
Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.
- By Amanda Salazar
Events
Personality
Tenth annual ‘Age Disruptors’ celebration awards 2025 50 Over 50 honorees
The City & State event underscored the fact that age is just a number, but experience and perspective are keys to success at any age.
- By Amanda Salazar
Nonprofits
NYN Media
School-based nonprofit program loses $5.1 million grant
A contract termination has left the fate of I’Raise Girls & Boys International Corporation uncertain.
- By Amanda Salazar
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Nonprofits
NYN Media
Ending homelessness, one person at a time
An interview with Frederick Shack, CEO of Urban Pathways
- By Amanda Salazar, NYN Media
Events
Policy
Responsible 100 Awards honors New Yorkers dedicated to corporate social responsibility
City & State hosted its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Awards ceremony to recognize leaders in business, nonprofits and government who work to support New York
- By Amanda Salazar
Events
Policy
Ten years of responsible New Yorkers honored at the CSR Alumni Awards
A decade after City & State began its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, these alumni were recognized for still being standouts in the field.
- By Amanda Salazar
New York City
Policy
Day two of 2024 NYCETC conference discusses actionable change for workforce development
The event wrapped up with opening remarks from the organization’s CEO Gregory Morris, Doe Fund CEO Jennifer Mitchell and NYSERDA Workforce Project Manager Beth Offenbacker.
- By Amanda Salazar
Policy
Policy
Day one of 2024 NYCETC workforce agenda conference addresses policy pathways for career development
The two-day event kicked off with opening remarks from the organization's CEO Gregory Morris, Hot Bread Kitchen CEO Leslie Abbey and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
- By Amanda Salazar
News & Politics
Politics
New York City Council is getting younger – defying national trends
More candidates want to and are able to run competitive City Council elections.
- By Amanda Salazar
News & Politics
Politics
MENA candidates have had several wins in New York – and more close calls
While there have been breakthrough successes, more MENA candidates have been trying for elected office in recent years.
- By Amanda Salazar and Sarah Torres
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-18?
Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan only has one Republican challenger so far, and she has lost a congressional election before.
- By Amanda Salazar
Personality
Personality
Many places have been called New York City’s ‘sixth borough’
From Jerusalem to Puerto Rico, the phrase is capacious!
- By Amanda Salazar and Eric Holmberg