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How Murad Awawdeh has helped New York City asylum-seekers through the crisis
The New York Immigration Coalition leader talked about what the city, state and federal governments can do differently to best serve the immigrant population.
New York State
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Anna Kaplan talks about protecting abortion rights and electing more women to Congress
If victorious, she would be only the second Iranian American in the House.
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Sherif Soliman discusses the mayor’s Albany wish list
A Q&A with Eric Adams’ chief policy and delivery officer on housing progress and more.
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Personality
Rana Abdelhamid fosters self-defense instruction among MENA women
Plus, the former congressional candidate would be open to running for office again.
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Eric Adams motivates New York in his own weird way
These posters highlight the mayor’s public persona.
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Legislative victory: Blocking radioactive wastewater from being dumped in the Hudson River
A Q&A with state Sen. Pete Harckham on decommissioning the Indian Point nuclear power plant.
Interviews & Profiles
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Grace Lee on key takeaways from the Somos of the Midwest
The Manhattan Assembly member talked about what Albany legislators learned from Democratic lawmakers in other states.
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Mike Lawler doesn’t plan to shut up
The first-term member of Congress in the 17th Congressional District is one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country, but he’s pulled off impressive victories before.
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Many places have been called New York City’s ‘sixth borough’
From Jerusalem to Puerto Rico, the phrase is capacious!
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Christine Quinn might not be done with elected office
The former New York City Council speaker is open to the right opportunity – or continuing to help homeless families at Win.
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Yusef Salaam never lost his infinite hope
The likely New York City Council member campaigned in poetry. Now he must learn to govern in prose.
Interviews & Profiles
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Kirsten Gillibrand wants to know the truth about aliens
The U.S. senator also talked about the Equal Rights Amendment as a way to generate Democratic turnout in 2024.
Interviews & Profiles
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Antonio Reynoso wants to make Brooklyn the safest place to have a baby
The borough president focused on maternal health in his fiscal year 2023 capital budget.
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Personality
Which New York elected officials can complete our summer political bingo?
Just because it’s a slow time of year doesn’t mean the politicking stops.
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Justin Brannan rocks out to this playlist
The New York City Council member’s picks range from punk rock to dad rock.
Heard Around Town
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Hochul finally gets a portrait in the state Capitol LCA pressroom
Andrew Cuomo’s portrait also has a new home.
Interviews & Profiles
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Zack Fink is ready to lobby politicians instead of chasing them for quotes
After 28 years in journalism, most recently at beloved local cable news network NY1, Fink is joining Davidoff Hutcher & Citron.
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Jennifer Raab says goodbye to Hunter College after nearly a quarter century
The exiting college president sat down with City & State to discuss her impact on the school and the legacy she leaves after more than 22 years of service.
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Beginning to implement Build Public Renewables
A Q&A with New York Power Authority acting President and CEO Justin Driscoll on the new law and his lack of a confirmation vote.
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Preparing the next generation electrical grid
A Q&A with NYSERDA’s Doreen Harris on overcoming the challenges with New York’s clean energy transition.
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