Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A new Republican in a Democratic world
Mike Lawler is the only GOP challenger to beat a Democratic incumbent in the Assembly this year.
Personality
Personality
Rafael Salamanca makes his case for Bronx borough president
A Q&A with the New York City Council member on rezonings, affordable housing and his successor in the council.
New York City
Personality
Ray McGuire wants to grow NYC out of the slump
An interview with the investment banker running for mayor.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Dianne Morales’ NYC mayoral campaign theme: 'power to the people'
A Q&A with the nonprofit executive and New York City mayoral candidate.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Elinor Tatum: Black women’s contributions need to be recognized
The Amsterdam News’ editor-in-chief on her special project with City & State.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Steve Bellone: The last of the New York centrists
What’s next for the Suffolk County executive in a state where you have to pick a side?
New York City
Personality
A Q&A with Staten Island Council Member Joe Borelli
A Trump vote “is the only way they can say ‘screw you’”
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Nicole Malliotakis could form an “anti-socialist squad”
A Q&A with the likely Staten Island Congress member
New York State
Personality
How Mondaire Jones made history in the suburbs
A gay, Black, progressive first-time candidate showed that Westchester and Rockland counties are ready for change.
Personality
Personality
Jabari Brisport is still teaching
The next DSA state senator talks pandemic-era schooling, missing his students and the work that awaits him in Albany.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Dana Balter: I’m the real mainstream candidate
Rep. John Katko’s challenger says he’s been “masquerading as a moderate.”
Personality
Personality
Zach Iscol wants to be a cross between Bloomberg and de Blasio
He didn’t vote for mayor, but now he wants your vote.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Quardean Lewis-Allen
A Q&A with the founder and CEO of Youth Design Center.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kirsten John Foy: Policing reforms are just the start
The Arc of Justice founder tackles education, public housing and economic justice.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Is Jackie Gordon the new Long Island?
The congressional candidate is an immigrant and a military veteran. Can she make history in the home of Trump boat parades?
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Is DA Eric Gonzalez progressive enough for Brooklyn?
Can the top prosecutor fight crime and police misconduct at the same time?
New York City
Personality
Alejandra Caraballo, transgender trailblazer, eyes City Council run
A Q&A with the Brooklyn lawyer and community board member on her campaign for Laurie Cumbo’s seat.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Trump hasn’t drained the swamp. Can Congress?
A new HBO documentary follows three GOP House members fighting money in politics.
New York City
Personality