Author Archive
Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Adams admin shakeup should open opportunity for another Latino deputy mayor
So far, none of the candidates have been Hispanics.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Editor's Note
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Editor's Note
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Adams probes
Politics
Ingrid Lewis-Martin projects support from Japan, top officials resume business after Adams indictment
“I will be back and I will stand with my brother,” Lewis-Martin said.
- By Annie McDonough and Ralph R. Ortega
Editor's Note
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Book Excerpt
Personality
Bradley Tusk sees mobile phone voting as an antidote to political extremism
Read an exclusive excerpt from the political strategist’s latest book.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
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.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Local news is in more jeopardy now than ever
WCBS 880 all-news radio is ending, layoffs could be coming to WNYC and The New York Times gave up on local endorsements.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Keith Wright is still fighting for Harlem
A decade after leaving elected office, the Manhattan party leader is coaching the next generation of Black political leaders.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: I’d move my kids out of town too with the cost of living in NYC
Families are leaving in droves thanks to skyrocketing costs for housing and child care.
- By Ralph R. Ortega
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: The Penn Station redevelopment gets its own movie
Claire Read’s new documentary about the transit hub’s controversial makeover puts a human face on the drama.
- By Ralph R. Ortega