New York City
Politics
Understanding mayoral control
State lawmakers are expected to address mayoral control of New York City schools before the end of session after it was excluded from this year’s state budget.
Personality
Personality
The Ultimate City & State Gift Guide
What to get for the Eric Adams, the Gale Brewer, the Kathy Hochul in your life.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate
The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.
Nonprofits
Policy
What’s the deal with CORE Services Group?
The city’s biggest homeless services operator has been involved in some shady business dealings, according to a new report from The New York Times.
Education
Policy
How students will rely on the vaccinated to stay safe
Most kids aren’t eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, which leaves their protection up to those around them.
Health Care
Policy
Living in isolation has saved – and harmed – New York’s seniors
Older adults were told to stay indoors during the pandemic, but that has had unintended consequences.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How Antonio Reynoso will approach being BP
The likely next leader of Brooklyn addresses rezonings, bike lanes and more.
Health Care
Policy
Why is the Bronx’s COVID-19 vaccination rate so low?
Experts said a mistrust of doctors, a lack of access to vaccination sites and online conspiracy theories were contributing factors.
Health Care
Policy
COVID-19 delta variant FAQ
We answer all your questions, from should I keep wearing a mask if I’m vaccinated to why are vaccinated people contracting the coronavirus?
New York City
Politics
How does NYC’s waste management system work?
Garbage, recycling and private carting companies.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The game-changing endorsements of the primaries
These supporters weren’t just a name on a list.
Health Care
Policy
COVID-19 delta variant looms as NY reopens
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has heralded this season as the “Summer of New York City,” in which the five boroughs will come roaring back from their pandemic-induced slumber, but the highly contagious new delta variant of COVID-19 threatens the mayor’s vision for the city.
Politics
What do NYC district attorneys do?
Preliminary results from the packed primary race for Manhattan district attorney have indicated that former state Chief Deputy Attorney General Alvin Bragg is the likely winner.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 Manhattan district attorney primary election results
Tracking the returns in a high-profile race without ranked-choice voting.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 New York City borough presidents primary election results
Tracking the initial results in each borough.
New York State
Politics
How New York repealed the ‘walking while trans’ law
Activist Kiara St. James, along with other activists and lawmakers, worked for years to end the discriminatory law.
Eric Adams
Politics
Questions and answers about Eric Adams’ housing history, office space and voter registration
City & State reached out to the Brooklyn borough president’s mayoral campaign.
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