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How the MTA meets its diverse contracting goals in the era of COVID-19
Michael Garner, the MTA’s chief diversity officer, discusses how the agency’s minority- and women-owned business program has met the challenges of the pandemic in an interview with City & State.
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Alvin Bragg’s tough first month as Manhattan DA
For this historic, progressive prosecutor, rolling out his new agenda hasn’t gone smoothly.
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Kamillah Hanks is ‘encouraged’ by mayor’s safety plan
The chair of the New York City Council’s public safety committee said there’s still a lot to be considered about the mayor’s gun violence blueprint.
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From Rikers to Albany – Eddie Gibbs wants to be the first ex-offender Assembly member
A Q&A with the legislative candidate who served prison time three decades ago.
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Meet New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
The Queens lawmaker wasn’t Mayor Eric Adams’ first choice, but she made history anyway.
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Huge ‘Vax Daddy’ Ma explains how he will hack the New York Assembly
The coder details how his legislative campaign might help Queens just like his celebrated website helped New Yorkers book vaccine appointments.
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Kristin Richardson Jordan on 'disrupting the district'
The newly-elected District 9 council member’s campaign showed the strength of gathering early endorsements and groundswell support.
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What the leader of the SUNY Student Assembly thinks about Jim Malatras
Bradley Hershenson says students are ready to help lead efforts to find a new chancellor at a pivotal time for public colleges.
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MWBE developers aim sky high with Affirmation Tower
The creators discuss their plans for constructing the first African American-owned skyscraper in New York City.
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James Whelan wants to start converting commercial real estate into housing ASAP
The Real Estate Board of New York President discussed repurposing hotels and other properties left vacant by the pandemic.
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Rep. Mondaire Jones has his eye on the filibuster
The Hudson Valley member of Congress talked progress on student loan debt and voting rights.
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Assembly Member Amy Paulin explains how to get hundreds of bills signed into law
She’s one of the most prolific lawmakers in Albany, and the Westchester Democrat is showing no signs of slowing down.
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George Latimer isn’t running for governor, but his DMs are open for LG
The Westchester County exec discussed how he got reelected in the ‘burbs and how Democrats can change their messaging.
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When the past is prologue, what becomes of Vito Fossella’s future?
The Staten Island Republican starts anew 13 years after a scandal ended his promising congressional career.
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Bill Chong on his legacy at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
The outgoing commissioner discussed the agency’s new app, its commitment to antiracism and supporting youth through the pandemic.
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How Karen Persichilli Keogh became secretary to the governor
A 2003 phone call between Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton cemented the relationship between the now-governor and her most important hire.
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A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee
The incoming eastern Queens City Council member is not a fan of defunding the police and congestion pricing.
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Laura Curran appeals to the center-right for reelection
If she loses, it might be because Democrats were apathetic to the Nassau County executive.
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Ariel Palitz wants YOU to go out tonight
The Office of Nightlife is working to recuperate the city’s after-hours ecosystem of bars and clubs.
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