New York City

Politics

Session begins, de Blasio’s big speech and Queens DA to retire

New York's 2019 Legislative Session begins, Bill de Blasio gives his big speech and the Queens DA will retire.

Technology

Politics

Say hello to First Read Tech

City & State launches a new newsletter to cover the intersection of tech and policy in New York.

New York City

Politics

No L train shutdown, Fair Fares and Cuomo’s inauguration

Jeff Klein gets a new job, Bill de Blasio and Corey Johnson outline Fair Fares and Andrew Cuomo saves the day for L train riders.

MTA

Policy

What the L?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s effort to avert L train shutdown is drawing skepticism from pols and the public alike.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The best New York political journalism of 2018

It’s hard to be cutthroat in an industry where it feels like everyone’s job is on the chopping block. So instead of mocking our competitors, we’ll take the high road and highlight some of the most impressive reporting and writing on New York politics and policy this year.

MTA

Opinion

The MTA is using fare evasion as an excuse for its failures

If the subways don't improve, the talk won’t be about evading fares. It will be about people evading New York City altogether.

Infrastructure

Policy

Is there any way to build more for less?

Here’s what state lawmakers are considering to tackle high infrastructure costs.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Congestion pricing, take two

Everyone agrees the MTA needs more money. If only the Democrats could agree on how to get it.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

The progressive bills of 2019

A glossary of the Democrats’ top priorities for the upcoming session.

Cannabis

Politics

Public advocate candidates feud over hypothetical weed tax revenue

New York City Public Advocate candidates Melissa Mark-Viverito and Refael Espinal have opinions on how a marijuana tax should be spent.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock?

Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock? Agencies are quick to deflect blame following severe commuter delays.

MTA

Personality

Lhota’s troubled tenure

Joe Lhota’s stint as MTA boss was marred with controversy and missteps.

New York City

Policy

Will 2019 be the turning point for New York’s transit crises?

New York transportation officials predict a pivot on funding for Gateway and the MTA.

New York City

Opinion

New York City’s transit decay impedes achieving climate goals

To reduce emissions, New York City mass transit must attract more riders through better service.