Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: ‘Customized’ polling needs to catch on with more politicians
A recent poll made in four languages of the New York City mayoral race offers a unique snapshot of where the electorate stands, and may be worth repeating.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Times Square on track to be a ‘more balanced live, work and play community’
An office-to-residential conversion is leading the “next evolution” for this crowded part of Midtown.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Robert Tucker clocks in one year as FDNY’s ‘CEO’
An interview with the department’s 35th commissioner, who says “the future of FDNY is EMS.”
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: New York’s pooper-scooper law celebrates almost half a century
The concept was icky, but New Yorkers, including City & State’s Editor-in-Chief Ralph R. Ortega, complied to keep the city’s streets free and clear of dog waste.
New York City
Opinion
Editor’s note: Why Adams should defend sanctuary city laws
The mayor accepted them, but has argued to change them to allow cooperation with federal authorities seeking individuals wanted for crimes.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Halted 34th Street busway proposal deserves reconsideration
Like 14th Street proved, these redesigned thoroughfares increase ridership speed and improve safety.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Andy Byford on Penn Station’s ‘transformation’
The first interview with New York City’s “Train Daddy” since he took on the job of redeveloping the much-maligned transit hub.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Remembering a New York City tabloid, shut down before its prime
As one former New York Newsday staffer put it, politicians today are fortunate the paper isn’t around “to torture them.”
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
After a major win, Albany Forward looks to the future
An interview with Evan Rantzaklis, a senior advisor at Brown & Weinraub who led an independent expenditure that helped Dorcey Applyrs win the Democratic mayoral primary in Albany.
New York City
Policy
What does the future hold for Hart Island?
Journalists were given a tour of the potter’s field, and upcoming plans will outline potential improvements to the island.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Hochul should sign the Keep Police Radio Public Act
The bill ensuring media access to encrypted law enforcement communications awaits the governor’s signature.
Heard Around Town
Politics
A city bids farewell to Charles Rangel
The former Congress member lay in state at City Hall on Thursday.
New York City
Opinion
Editor’s note: AOC’s ranked endorsements boost hopes for NYC Democratic mayoral candidates
Although Zohran Mamdani and Adrienne Adams ranked Nos. 1 and 2, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie were just as “thrilled” to have her support.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The leading contenders for Manhattan BP discuss their solutions for the borough
An excerpt from the Broadway Association’s online forum in May
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Train Daddy’s return ‘beyond’ exciting
Penn Station advocate Sam Turvey sees hope for the transit hub’s redevelopment with Andy Byfod leading the project.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Charles Rangel, in his own words
The longtime member of Congress, Harlem power broker and part of the “Gang of Four” spoke to City & State last year.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Adams and Hochul both take credit for bringing back wind farm project
The mayor claimed to have convinced President Donald Trump on the reversal, while the governor actually horse-traded to make the deal happen.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Will Hochul’s ‘Show me the money’ moment pay off?
The governor will be sending the state’s first distribution of “inflation refund” checks to 8.2 million households.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Ensuring Penny the Chihuahua ‘gets the justice she deserves’
Lawmakers answer the call with legislation to enhance pet protections and hold owners criminally accountable for their animals.
Editor's Note
Opinion