Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Real health coverage for New York

Our current patchwork system of private health insurance is a failure. The New York Health Act is the sensible way forward.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Why I’m introducing legislation to move Metropolitan Park forward

We have a chance to take a stagnant, underutilized space and transform it into something extraordinary.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Why nonprofits could use more lawyers on their boards

As organizations face increasing hurdles and regulatory pressures, having an attorney as a board member can add a layer of protection to allocate more resources towards a nonprofit’s mission.

Politics

So you’re telling me there’s a chance? Citi Field casino bid gets new life with Assembly bill

Assembly Member Larinda Hooks introduced legislation needed to clear a path for a casino next to the ballpark. Now she just needs a state Senate partner.

Politics

Politics

Everything you need to know about Tuesday’s CD 44 special election

State Sen. Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler are looking to fill Kalman Yeger’s old New York City Council seat.

News & Politics

Politics

New York caught in middle of Trump’s trade war with Canada

Trump’s tariffs are alienating a key trading partner and driving up energy prices.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: FOIL is broken. This bill could fix it.

The state’s Freedom of Information of Law doesn’t set a firm deadline for government agencies to turn over documents, and it can take years for a FOIL request to be fulfilled.

Health Care

Policy

Lawmakers, advocates and contractors beg Hochul to delay April 1 CDPAP deadline

Tens of thousands of people could temporarily lose their home care if the transition isn’t completed in time

Technology

Policy

City & State’s 2025 Digital Summit explores AI, vulnerabilities to cyberattacks

The event featured keynote remarks from Dru Rai, the state’s chief information officer and a fireside chat with New York City Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser.

Policy

Harvey Epstein rolls out public safety plan as NYC Council primary heats up

Like his SNL portrayer John Mulaney, the Assembly member is thinking about street smarts this election cycle.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York can’t be a pawn in Trump’s anti-immigrant rampage

A case for passing the Building Up Immigrant Legal Defense and Access to Representation acts.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Lander nets 504 Democratic Club’s backing

The disability rights organization is the first Democratic political club to complete its endorsement process since Cuomo and Adrienne Adams entered the mayoral primary.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Maria Torres-Springer has a new job

The former first deputy mayor is trading Adams for Ford.

Technology

Personality

Matt Fraser still wants to expand MyCity and AI chatbot

The city’s Chief Technology Officer provided some updates on some of the administration’s major tech-related promises in a recent conversation with City & State.

News & Politics

Politics

Will GOP lawmakers sacrifice hundreds of thousands of dollars to stay in office?

After a state court upheld a limit on outside income, dozens of state legislators may have to choose between elected office and lucrative second jobs.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

How would NYC mayoral candidates react to another pandemic?

Mayor Eric Adams and his challengers have their own ideas for how the city could weather a future health crisis.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York must lead the fight for democracy in 2025. Here’s how we do it.

The state Legislature has several bills it should pass to bolster voting access.

Transportation

Policy

DOT rolls out additional ‘Regional Slow Zones’

With Sammy’s Law in effect, DOT will be lowering the speed limit to 20 mph in newly announced neighborhood zones in Dumbo, City Island, Broad Channel and St. George