Personality

20th Anniversary

Christine Quinn shares what it was really like to work with Mike Bloomberg

A Q&A with the former New York City Council speaker on their productivity, but also the places where they disagreed.

20th Anniversary

Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 mountain poster, recreated

Over the past 20 years, the former governor had a long rule over New York that suddenly came crashing down.

20th Anniversary

All about the numbers: Tom DiNapoli’s impact on New York

He has been state comptroller for almost the whole time that City & State has existed.

20th Anniversary

Comparing every New York City Council speaker of the past 20 years

Christine Quinn has a strong legacy in the council, and she has made an impact outside of government as well.

20th Anniversary

Zohran Mamdani isn’t ready to talk about the future

We asked the New York City mayor about his next 20 years. But he’s taking the job one week and one month at a time.

20th Anniversary

How Charlie Rangel won over Al Sharpton

The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers the pioneering Lion of Lenox Avenue.

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20th Anniversary

New York’s 20 most influential politicians of the past 20 years

Through interviews, guest essays – and even a new COVID-19 mountain poster – we looked at the biggest names of our time.

Interviews & Profiles

Inside Ogden’s challenge to Jay Jacobs

Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden is looking to oust the sitting state party chair.

Personality

City & State Time Capsule: Alums share their favorite stories

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, former staffers give a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting.

Personality

City & State Time Capsule: The best work of the current team

Award-winning staff members reflect on their favorite features for our 20th anniversary.

Personality

How many Primetime Emmys will New York take home?

Kareem Rahma’s show is up for an Emmy, in addition to many other productions filmed in the Empire State.

Personality

Rafael Espinal talks New York City press passes, film tax breaks and economic justice

The commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment also discusses his creative side.