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Ralph R. Ortega

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: It’s too late to bring the SS United States to New York City

The famed ocean liner is destined to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Threats of mass deportations creates uncertainty and uneasiness, even for migrants legally in U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump has the option of broadly invoking the Alien Enemies Act beyond the “invasions” of gangs and cartels from El Salvador, Mexico and Venezuela.

Opinion

Opinion

Editor’s note: There’s a cure for the post-election blues, doing service

The “day of service” at this year’s Somos Conference was a welcome relief for electeds and other volunteers after the presidential election.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: An explosive time at Somos awaits

The annual conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, comes a day after the most contentious presidential election (and after the “garbage” remark).

New York State

Opinion

Editor’s note: If someone’s choosing not to vote, call them out, even if they are one of your kids

This year’s presidential election has left young people, including my own adult children, frustrated and questioning why they should bother with the electoral process.

Heard Around Town

Personality

New York Liberty gets their moment along Canyon of Heroes

The 2024 WNBA Champions marched alongside politicians, public servants and adoring fans under a sea of paper in Lower Manhattan on Thursday.

Editor's Note

Politics

Editor’s note: Get reacquainted with City & State’s advisory board

Learn who’s in this exciting group, working to make sure our editorial coverage, power lists and rankings are focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Former Daily News editor leaves behind legacy of grateful journalists

John Oswald, a tough journalist known to his friends as “Oz,” courageously battled health issues and was a giant among his peers.

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Opinion

Editor’s note: Kathy Hochul shows Eric Adams how to ‘get stuff done’

The governor reportedly leaned on the mayor, with several members of his inner circle under investigation, to clean house, prompting even more resignations from his administration.

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Opinion

Editor’s note: City & State’s double magazine cover is on fire

We couldn’t resist updating the design of our Eric Adams issue after the mayor’s unprecedented indictment.

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Opinion

Editor’s note: The rats don’t run the city, the cops do

Eric Adams’ priority as mayor, thus far, has been restoring the NYPD to strength after years of poor morale and a mass exodus of officers.

Heard Around Town

Personality

Paterson puts Trump on notice

At an NAACP lunch in the Bronx, the former governor signaled his doubts about the former president's chances to win another term.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Jessica Ramos makes a timely announcement

The state senator wants to be New York’s first Latina mayor in a city that’s desperate for Hispanic leaders, especially after the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban.

News & Politics

Politics

9/11 day of service calls for unity against backdrop of polarized nation

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined thousands to pack meals and remember the spirit of working together that followed Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing

An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.

Editor's Note

Personality

Editor’s note: Take our state legislative races to watch poll for a chance to win City & State swag

This latest survey asks readers to pick which candidates will win in competitive state Senate and Assembly races.

New York City

Opinion

Editor’s note: Century old subway tech still works, but is it worth the anxiety?

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority still uses 110-year-old gap fillers to bridge the potentially deadly space between trains and subway platforms.