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.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Fighting to make the richest NY companies and people fund the basic needs of everyone else
An interview with Mike Kink, executive director of Strong Economy for All
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