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Kimberly Gonzalez
is an editorial intern at City & State.
New York City
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Politics
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
With the jail complex’s incarcerated population forecasted to balloon in coming years, corrections department officials are casting doubt on closing in 2027.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez, Sara Dorn and Sahalie Donaldson
New York City
Policy
Teachers wear red on Monday in solidarity with New York City public school educators
MORE-UFT caucus of the United Federation of Teachers leads campaign against the mayor, DOE, UFT
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
Joe Biden
Politics
What NY’s GOP members of Congress are saying about Trump’s election loss
Silence, support and little dissent for baseless claims of election fraud.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
Joe Biden
Politics
New Yorkers who could fill Biden’s cabinet
The incoming administration is pulling from the Empire State.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez and Annie McDonough
Personality
Personality
Friends and colleagues remember David Dinkins
A gentle man who devoted his life to public service, advocated for disability rights and racial harmony
- By Jeff Coltin and Kimberly Gonzalez
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s voter registration and turnout continue to lag
The state continues its middling performance in voter turnout. Experts blame barriers to voting.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
New York State
Politics
3 key downstate congressional races to watch
Swing districts on Staten Island and Long Island will likely feature the most competitive races.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Seven key upstate New York congressional races to watch
Democrats hope to inch closer to defeating Trump-linked candidates.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Dana Balter: I’m the real mainstream candidate
Rep. John Katko’s challenger says he’s been “masquerading as a moderate.”
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
New York State Assembly
Personality
Khaleel Anderson makes history
He will be the youngest Black Assembly member ever.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
New York City
Politics
Gowanus rezoning proposal revived with City Hall support
Hopes for affordable housing to lead the way out of coronavirus recession.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
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Donald Trump
Policy
Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance
The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.
- By Kay Dervishi and Kimberly Gonzalez
Puerto Rico
Politics
Divisions over Puerto Rico’s future
Some Democrats push for statehood, others are only concerned with the self-determination process.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez
New York City
Politics
NYC has been classified as an ‘anarchist jurisdiction’
But what does that even mean?
- By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago and Kimberly Gonzalez
Politics
Schumer’s options in the battle to replace RBG
Filibusters, additional states and impeachment proposed as possible efforts.
- By Kimberly Gonzalez