New York City
Personality
5 things to know about First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer
The longtime bureaucrat has been elevated to add some steady leadership during a time of crisis in the Eric Adams administration.
Personality
Politics
5 things to know about DOI Commish Jocelyn Strauber
She was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she quickly became a formidable watchdog.
Heard Around Town
Personality
NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor
At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.
Heard Around Town
Personality
New York leaders, absent Eric Adams, celebrate Sharpton’s 70th
Hochul, Schumer and Bragg attended, while the embattled mayor, founding member of the National Action Network, skipped it.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Laurie Cumbo has walked in the footsteps of New York City’s museum leaders
As Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner, her lifetime of experience sets her apart.
Energy & Environment
Personality
Is Hochul a climate hero or a villain?
New York has received national recognition for its climate policies, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial decision to pause congestion pricing could put its climate goals in peril.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Paterson puts Trump on notice
At an NAACP lunch in the Bronx, the former governor signaled his doubts about the former president's chances to win another term.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Liz Krueger says unpausing congestion pricing is the only way forward
In a Q&A, the Manhattan state senator also talks about what life could be like for New York as a Canadian province.
Book Excerpt
Personality
Bradley Tusk sees mobile phone voting as an antidote to political extremism
Read an exclusive excerpt from the political strategist’s latest book.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP
The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
Kathy Hochul has a knack for being at the right place at the right time
The FBI’s investigation into the Adams administration turned attention away from the governor’s office after Linda Sun’s arrest.
Personality
Personality
These infamous brothers created headaches for their siblings in power
James Caban and Terence Banks are just the latest relatives to cause problems for their better-known brothers.
Book Excerpt
Personality
Book excerpt: The inside story of bringing Michelangelo’s Pieta to Queens
Ruth D. Nelson has a new book about the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair and the marquee attraction at the Vatican pavilion.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Yusef Salaam is in the national spotlight
The New York City Council member spoke at the Democratic National Convention and confronted Donald Trump after the debate.
Personality
Personality
Jessica Ramos, no-nonsense state senator from Queens, is running for NYC mayor
She becomes the only woman and the second Latino person in the crowded primary field.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality