New York City
Personality
Rafael Salamanca on his biggest land use issues
New York City Councilman Rafael Salamanca talks Amazon, homelessness and jails.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
What Bill de Blasio said – and didn’t say – in his State of the City
Even as he held up the five boroughs as a progressive city upon a hill, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2019 State of the City address kept the focus local. A close examination of his word choices reveals what he wanted to discuss – and what he wanted to avoid.
New York City
Politics
Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.
New York City
Politics
Council bill aims to impose prevailing wage on all city-subsidized projects
Wage and safety bills would incentivize union labor, but critics fear higher price tag.
New York City
Politics
Robert Cornegy officially files for 2021 Brooklyn borough president run
Learning from his speaker run, Robert Cornegy says he’s jumping in early.
MTA
Policy
What the L?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s effort to avert L train shutdown is drawing skepticism from pols and the public alike.
New York City
Personality
Julie Menin, NYC’s new Census czar, says stakes haven’t been higher
A Q&A with New York City’s newly appointed census director.
Politics
City & State’s favorite covers of the year
Unlike many of our peers, yes, we’re still in print!
Personality
A veteran lobbyist’s take on the new state legislative landscape
Sid Davidoff got his start under former New York City Mayor John Lindsay, and brings a historical perspective that many of us could only dream of. City & State caught up with Davidoff to get the long view on the idiosyncrasies of the upcoming state legislative session.
New York City
Politics
Alicia Glen’s tenure by the numbers
New York City Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen leaves a mixed legacy. Here are the ups and downs.
New York City
Personality
Queens’ top librarian on bookstore-killer Amazon
Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott on what HQ2 means for the Queens Library.
New York City
Politics
Crespo out at Somos, Davila taking over
Brooklyn assemblywoman Maritza Davila named to lead Somos, the New York Assembly’s Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Is Corey Johnson already mayor?
The New York City Council speaker on his first year as Bill de Blasio’s foil.
New York City
Politics
Councilwoman Adrienne Adams gets no punishment for minor ethics violation
A staffer asked a subordinate to volunteer on a political campaign.
New York State
Politics
Some surprises as Senate Democrats announce committee chairs
Incoming freshman will have footholds to push progressive legislation.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The Democrats’ checklist of state criminal justice reforms
With the GOP out of the way, lawmakers are eyeing parole reform, gun control and justice for childhood sexual assault victims.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will NY finally let childhood victims seek justice after age 23?
As lawmakers renew push for Child Victims Act, Cuomo warns of bankrupting the Catholic Church.
New York City
Policy
Will it be tenants’ turn in Albany?
What’s on the table in next year’s rent regulation debate.
New York City
Politics
Could a Republican win the New York City public advocate race?
City Councilman Eric Ulrich could take advantage of a crowded Democratic field.
New York City
Personality