New York City
Politics
Katz: We all want the same things in our family
The presumptive Queens DA gave her first public speech after Cabán’s concession.
Politics
Cabán concedes to Katz in Queens DA race
Tiffany Cabán conceded defeat in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, paving the way for the establishment-backed Borough President Melinda Katz to be the party nominee and likely victory in November.
New York City
Personality
Dianne Morales wants to be New York City’s first female mayor
Dianne Morales, an Afro-Latina woman who runs a South Bronx social services nonprofit, is running for mayor of New York City in 2021. The 52-year-old executive director and CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods, launched her bid last week.
New York City
Politics
O’Neill: Pantaleo verdict coming in August
The police commissioner also slammed the new criminal justice laws.
New York City
Policy
Animal rights are having a moment right now
But is there anything more to it than cold political calculation?
New York City
Personality
Jonathan Lippman says it’s too late to change course on closing Rikers
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
New York State
Personality
Matt Taibbi on how NYC killed Eric Garner
Biographer Matt Taibbi on how NYPD rules and gentrification led to tragedy.
New York City
Politics
The major 2021 mayoral contenders
What you need to know about the likely candidates for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race.
New York City
Personality
Scott Stringer, millennial for mayor
New York City comptroller Scott Stringer wants you to know he’s woke AF.
New York City
Politics
The Queens DA recount by the numbers
The recount has begun in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, in New York’s own version of Bush v. Gore. Here are some of the other numbers that go into determining the race.
New York City
Politics
NYC mayoral candidates pick up the fundraising pace
The top candidates in the 2021 New York City mayoral race are picking up the pace of their fundraising, with both City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. reporting more money in contributions this period than the last one.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio tries hard to stand out in the first presidential debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio did his best to stand out on a crowded debate stage Wednesday night and largely succeeded, making his limited time on camera count by establishing himself as one of the most anti-corporate candidates in the 2020 Democratic presidential field.
New York City
Politics
How Cabán won the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney
Charisma, the right demographic and professional profile and the backing of progressive grassroots groups eager for changes reflecting the borough’s evolving population and politics, are what powered Queens DA candidate Tiffany Cabán to a dramatic upset victory.
New York City
Politics
Cabán leads Queens DA race, but Katz demands recount
Cabán leads Queens DA race, but Katz demands recount.
New York City
Politics
The endorsements for Queens district attorney candidates
An overview of all endorsements being made for Queens district attorney candidates.
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for in the Queens district attorney race
Queens Democrats will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the most closely watched district attorney race in the borough in generations. Could it be the death knell of the Queens machine? That’s one of City & State’s five things to watch as the returns come in.
New York City
Politics
Independent group airing pro-Cabán TV ad this weekend
A group of Brooklyn progressives with ties to the Tiffany Cabán campaign are running a pro-Cabán television ad. Melinda Katz's campaign said it's illegal coordination.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about each Queens DA candidate
What you need to know about each Queens DA candidate
New York City
Personality