Events
Policy
Ten years of responsible New Yorkers honored at the CSR Alumni Awards
A decade after City & State began its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, these alumni were recognized for still being standouts in the field.
Immigration
Updated
Policy
Following the asylum-seeker odyssey: a timeline
Tracking the arrival of migrants bused to New York City from the southern border, from April 2022 to now.
Policy
Policy
Grocery stores launch new coalition to push for wine sales in supermarkets
The “New York State of Wine” coalition hopes to finally win a perennial Albany fight over the wine sales, which are currently limited to liquor stores.
Policy
Policy
Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.
New York City
Policy
Which NYC mayoral candidates would freeze the rent?
Three of them promised to do it at a housing forum on Saturday.
Events
Policy
At legislators' retreat, lawmakers discuss AI and economic growth
City & State’s Legislators’ Retreat featured keynote speeches from Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Center for an Urban Future executive director Jonathan Bowles.
New York City Council
Policy
‘City of Yes’ is a legacy victory for Eric Adams – and he risked pissing off his voter base to do it
Even his critics begrudgingly gave him credit for getting a contentious policy passed.
Policy
Policy
As worker injuries increase, advocates push Hochul to sign warehouse safety bill
The annual rate of warehouse injuries increased 30% last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New York City
Policy
Day two of 2024 NYCETC conference discusses actionable change for workforce development
The event wrapped up with opening remarks from the organization’s CEO Gregory Morris, Doe Fund CEO Jennifer Mitchell and NYSERDA Workforce Project Manager Beth Offenbacker.
Policy
Policy
Day one of 2024 NYCETC workforce agenda conference addresses policy pathways for career development
The two-day event kicked off with opening remarks from the organization's CEO Gregory Morris, Hot Bread Kitchen CEO Leslie Abbey and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
New York City Council
Policy
Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan
The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.
New York State
Policy
Hochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants who break the law
The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.
Budget
Policy
New York City’s November budget update – by the numbers
The city’s in better fiscal shape than expected, and that means more spending.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
Energy & Environment
Policy
While New York remains determined to meet ambitious climate goals, experts warn of rising costs
Attendees at City and State’s 2024 Clean Energy Summit gathered to discuss the challenges.
Education
Policy
1 in 8 NYC public school kids was homeless last school year
That’s a record high of more than 146,000 kids, and the figure is partly driven by a surge of migrants to the city.
Nonprofits
Policy
New York’s MWBE programs should be safe from Trump
At City & State’s Government Procurement Conference, New York City and state officials said there was little reason to worry.
Transportation
Policy
Hochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing toll
Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.
Events
Policy
City & State’s Women’s Thought Leaders Reception honors influential women across the state
The event gathered political, nonprofit, corporate and real estate professionals to celebrate 10 honorees.
Policy
Policy