Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Letitia James remembers the life of Hazel Dukes

The longtime NAACP New York State Conference leader broke glass ceilings and offered endless guidance and wisdom.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Why the creative industries in NYC are underestimated by the naysayers

A Q&A with Pat Swinney Kaufman, commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

Personality

Personality

Elon Musk took back $80M from NYC. Here’s what else it could’ve bought.

The money was meant for migrant services, but here’s how much that figure represents across a wide variety of areas.

Personality

Personality

Can Andrew Cuomo bounce back?

Since resigning in disgrace, the former governor has largely weathered his scandals and carefully orchestrated his political comeback.

Personality

Personality

Gotbaum: Good-government orgs need to keep fighting under Adams and Trump

The former New York City public advocate talks about retiring from Citizens Union and her unique contribution to City & State.

Personality

Personality

Meet City & State’s 2025 political power couples

Staffers, consultants and even a pair of state legislators have all found love in New York politics.

Special Reports

Personality

Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate

A Q&A with state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joseph Addabbo Jr.

Personality

Personality

Former Gov. David Paterson is at peace with the past

In an extensive Q&A, he talks about his tenure in Albany and about karma that has come to a successor.