Opinion

Opinion

Here’s how to reform the NYC Board of Elections

The state Legislature should replace the political cronies with professionals.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: A Kmart loved by punks and bohemians closes

The department store’s Astor Place location did what no one thought possible: It made its mark on the neighborhood.

Opinion

Opinion

Latinas poised to be a force on the City Council

A record 10 Hispanic women won recent New York City Council Democratic primaries.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Why ticker tape parades are so important in New York

Last week’s procession in honor of essential workers proves that this long-standing tradition should last.

Announcements

Opinion

City & State gets a new look

The go-to source for policy-driven coverage and analysis of New York City and state politics unveils its new website.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: As HIV stigmas fade away, Pride marks progress

In the 1990s, my father discovered he was HIV positive and had unintentionally infected my mother. This is the first time I’ve ever written about this. 

Opinion

Opinion

A team of rivals should run New York City

The next mayor should follow Abraham Lincoln’s lead and bring competitors into their administration.

Education

Opinion

CUNY investment can spark equitable economic recovery

Mayoral candidates need a plan to help students from low-income families go to college.

Opinion

Opinion

Solving New York’s mental health crisis

The next administration needs a three-pronged approach: housing, health care and community.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Remembering a beloved political player and consultant

Peter Krokondelas, who passed away on May 29 at age 52, was known and well-liked throughout his long career.

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

City & State hosts NYC mayoral forum on June 7

Several contenders in the Democratic primary attend a live event also sponsored by the 92nd Street Y and PIX11.

New York City

Opinion

Barkan: Kathryn Garcia is as moderate as Yang and Adams

Progressives may be turning towards because she is competent, but her ideology doesn’t always align with theirs.

Opinion

Opinion

Editor’s note: New series focuses on most competitive NYC races

City & State, the 92nd Street Y and PIX11 are hosting forums on the elections for mayor, comptroller and Manhattan borough president.

Opinion

Opinion

Unquestioning support for Israel is no longer safe for NY Democrats

Until very recently, even staunch progressives unconditionally backed the Netanyahu government. Not any more.

Opinion

Opinion

Editor’s note: A jarring subway attack

Sending more police officers underground may help straphangers feel safer to return to their routines.