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Pete Tomao
Peter Tomao is an intern at City & State.
New York City
Politics
Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration
From deputy mayors to fixers to legal counsel, here are the insiders the mayor has appointed to run the city.
- By Jeff Coltin, Annie McDonough, Sahalie Donaldson, Sara Dorn and Pete Tomao
New York City
Policy
Strategies for solving homelessness in New York City and across the U.S.
A look at how communities are making progress helping people who are homeless.
- By Pete Tomao and Molly Bolan
New York City
Policy
As homeownership rates decline in New York City, could community land trusts be an answer?
Skyrocketing housing prices and rents have advocates looking to separate housing from investing.
- By Pete Tomao
Health Care
Personality
SUNY Downstate is still in debt after serving as a ‘COVID-only’ hospital during the pandemic
President Wayne Riley said the state needs to recognize the institution’s contributions to Brooklyn and beyond.
- By Pete Tomao
2022 congressional primaries
Politics
On Long Island, a supposedly safe Democratic district is still reeling from the 2021 red wave
The open race to replace Rep. Kathleen Rice lays bare Democrats’ vulnerabilities – and divides.
- By Pete Tomao
2022 congressional primaries
Politics
2022 primaries: Who’s running for Congress in New York
Looking at every House race across the Empire State – which could be key to which party controls Congress.
- By Jeff Coltin, Holly Pretsky and Pete Tomao
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Sarahana Shrestha on bringing DSA upstate
The socialist defeated incumbent Assembly Member Kevin Cahill in Tuesday’s primary.
- By Pete Tomao
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Juan Ardila: ‘When the left organizes, we win’
One of the two leftists to win an Assembly primary, Ardila talked election strategy, housing policy and reaching across the ideological spectrum.
- By Pete Tomao
Politics
New disclosures reveal New York City elected officials’ finances, potential conflicts
But Mayor Eric Adams leaving out his co-op for years shows they’re an incomplete picture, at best.
- By Jeff Coltin and Pete Tomao
New York State
Politics
Carl Paladino isn’t the first fringe Republican endorsed by Elise Stefanik
The Republican “rising star” has thrown her support behind candidates who push conspiracy theories and racist views.
- By Pete Tomao
News & Politics
Politics
Here are some of the New York candidates hoping to launch a political comeback in 2022
“There’s still a pull.” Multiple familiar faces are hoping to revive their careers as elected officials.
- By Pete Tomao
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New York State
Politics
Is now the ‘right time’ for congestion pricing?
Gov. Kathy Hochul caused some headaches for transit advocates during her first gubernatorial debate.
- By Pete Tomao
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Eric Adams wants NYC to be a 'city of yes.' Dan Garodnick has to figure that out.
The City Planning Commission chair talked with City & State about One45 in Harlem, NIMBYism and member deference.
- By Pete Tomao
Personality
Personality
Jumaane Williams isn’t worried about the state of the governor’s race
The New York City public advocate talked with City & State about why lackluster polling and fundraising numbers aren’t discouraging him.
- By Pete Tomao