New York State
Personality
As Quart runs for DA, can a novice steal his Assembly seat?
The 22-year-old running against Assemblyman Dan Quart has liabilities and little chance, but could still come out ahead.
New York State
Politics
Progressive Democrats defend the ‘Long Island Six’ from IDC comparison
State senators disagree with new attack ad from left-wing advocacy group.
New York State
Politics
Firefighters make their case to friends at Somos
Not every interest group can cultivate relationships so openly.
New York State
Politics
What does the Somos conference in Puerto Rico accomplish?
Organizers have yet to release reports outlining what got discussed at past conferences.
New York State
Politics
New York is leading the effort to modernize Puerto Rico’s power grid
Lawmakers will have more chances to help the island heal at Somos.
New York State
Personality
New York’s role in rebuilding Puerto Rico’s power grid
Two years after Hurricane Maria, the state remains engaged in recovery efforts.
New York State
Personality
Can an assemblyman with nerd cred win Nita Lowey’s seat?
David Buchwald is betting that voters like that he is into physics, tax law and ethics reforms.
New York State
Personality
8 of the most athletic elected officials
These pols could definitely throw a first pitch.
New York State
Policy
This is how a fossil fuel pipeline gets approved by New York
It all comes down to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.
New York State
Policy
Activists pushing to limit solitary confinement in 2020
In a letter exclusively obtained by City & State, 137 progressive groups demand passage on first day of legislative session.
New York City Council
Personality
What comes next for MWBEs?
Four New York state and city officials discuss their thoughts on how to boost minority women-owned business enterprises.
New York State
Policy
Clearing the way for MWBEs
Lawmakers made it easier to give contracts to businesses owned by women and minorities. Will it work?
New York State
Policy
Three questions that define school ‘Foundation Aid’
The main source of state funding for public schools comes from what is called “Foundation Aid.” Unpacking the political, legal and fiscal implications of the state share comes down to three questions that can serve as a guide for grasping the arcane world of school funding.
New York State
Policy
How all the state lawmakers voted on the environment
Who’s a champion of the planet, and who wants to keep mercury in lightbulbs.
New York State
Personality
Are schools getting the state funding they need?
Upcoming roundtables across the New York aim to pinpoint why schools are struggling.
New York City
Policy
Companies need to learn to survive the techlash
The onus is now on tech companies to show they are responsible social actors.
New York City
Policy
What does Jeff Bezos want with New York City?
With continued expansions in New York underway, Bezos has made it clear that he has not given up on the city.
New York City
Politics
The party of gentrifiers is moving into Brooklyn
Four legislative races in Brooklyn will test Democratic Socialists’ appeal to working class voters of color.
New York State
Politics