Personality

Personality

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.

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Personality

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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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.

2024 New York congressional battleground

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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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Personality

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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Personality

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.

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Personality

Justin Brannan rocks out to this playlist

The New York City Council member’s picks range from punk rock to dad rock.

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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.