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Special Reports
Policy
New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Central New York, the Catskills and Adirondacks have all seen growth, while New York City has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Special Reports
Personality
What brought a record number of visitors back to New York
An interview with Ross Levi, executive director of the New York State Division of Tourism.
Special Reports
Personality
Why the arts have been at the center of New York’s tourism recovery
An interview with state Sen. Jose M. Serrano, chair of the Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee.
Special Reports
Personality
Daniel O’Donnell on retirement: ‘I would very much enjoy working in the tourism industry’
Leaving politics after more than 20 years, the lawmaker discussed his work on the tourism committee and what’s next in his career.
Special Reports
Personality
How cultural institutions are reinvigorating post-pandemic life in New York City
An interview with Laurie Cumbo, commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Special Reports
Personality
Saving libraries, arts and culture from the mayor’s budgetary ax
An interview with New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera.
Special Reports
Personality
New York celebrates 100 years of state parks
An interview with Randy Simons, acting commissioner of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Special Reports
Personality
Where has New York City tourism succeeded and what more needs to be done?
An interview with Fred Dixon, former president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions.
Personality
LGBTQ political clubs are a nexus of organizing power in New York City
We sat down with the leaders of four clubs to discuss their goals – and shortcomings.
New York State
Politics
The 2022 Law Power 100: New York’s biggest legal developments
Here are a few of the cases of local and national importance that landed in the Empire State in the past year.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Cornell’s ag program solves farmers’ toughest problems
The leading research institution also helps with workforce development and technological issues.
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New York City
Politics
2021 New York City mayoral primary election results
Will front-runner Eric Adams win on election night, or will it take weeks to determine the next mayor?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ray McGuire walks a fine line on Wall Street background
The former Citigroup executive doesn’t want to be too closely associated with his industry.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
A crowded field of candidates aims to represent the North Shore
And plenty of them have a solid shot at potentially winning.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump’s potential New York legal woes
The former president is the subject of several investigations in the Empire State.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Why the Westchester County clerk race has gotten so heated
A young, Black Yonkers City Council member is challenging a 16-year white incumbent.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Tackling the MTA’s accessibility problems
The largest public transit system in the nation believes Quemuel Arroyo can bring about much-needed improvements, but some advocates fear it will be business as usual.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYC’s former census czar on the narrow loss of a House seat
Julie Menin shared her frustrations with the state’s census efforts.
New York State
Politics
New York to lose one congressional seat
But the state only needed 89 more people to fill out the census to keep all 27 of its House seats.
NYPD
Policy
Should cops have to live in NYC?
It could improve community relations, but unions object and even some reform advocates are unenthused.
