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Power Lists
New York’s Top 50 Political Clubs
Smoke-filled rooms might be on the decline, but old-school institutions, campaign-driven operations and advocacy-oriented organizations still harness political power.
News & Politics
Personality
You are the nerdiest political nerd if you can figure out our NY political Connections
The New York Times’ game, adapted for city and city government experts.
Power Lists
Power Lists
New York’s district attorneys, all across the political spectrum
Where key county prosecutors stand on guns, drugs, bail reform and more.
Politics
Politics
The rise of Latinos in the New York City Council
New members bring the council more in line with the city’s population.
New York City
Politics
Organized labor’s new generation of political directors
A diverse group of staffers are delivering for New York’s top unions.
Policy
Why the life sciences leave people of color behind
And how COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement could mark a turning point.
Personality
How NYC is trying to prevent a second wave
Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi on school reopenings, hyperlocal targeting and pandemic politics.
Personality
Personality
New podcast targets Latinos ahead of 2020 elections
HITN’s “Estudio DC” features interviews with members of Congress and other experts.
Politics
Who's driving the Black Lives Matter discussion?
Democratic and Republican elected officials are driving the Black Lives Matter discussion online.
New York State
Politics
Buffeted by crises, will New York regain its footing?
First Read readers expect the city and state to rebound, but with major changes.
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Bill de Blasio
Politics
Poll: 1 in 10 political insiders approve of de Blasio
Only 11% of subscribers and readers of City & State’s First Read email approved of the job that Mayor de Blasio is doing in mid-June, according to a new survey conducted by Honan Strategy Group.
New York State
Politics
New York political leaders who downplayed the coronavirus threat
Early on, these key government officials gave advice that was way too optimistic.
New York City
Personality
How Superstorm Sandy helped prepare NYC for the coronavirus
A Q&A with New York City Councilman Donovan Richards
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How New York’s building trades are adapting to COVID-19
Organized labor secured a prevailing wage expansion, but with a 2022 start date.
Policy
How NYC could increase social distancing to combat coronavirus
Responding to the governor’s criticism of people gathering in parks despite the spread of coronavirus, New York City Council members offer solutions.
New York City
Politics
Who are the New York City Council’s most prolific lawmakers?
Some lawmakers pass lots of bills, some at least try and some don’t bother.
New York City
Politics
What’s my New York City Council member’s attendance record?
Some lawmakers make a point of showing up. Others skip a lot of meetings.
MTA
Politics
The pros and cons of the MTA’s capital plan
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released the broad strokes of its next five year Capital Program this week. At $51.5 billion, the 2020-2024 plan is the MTA’s most expensive to date, and about $20 billion more expensive than the previous one. In this week’s “Ask the Experts” feature, we looked at the initial proposal and what it means for New York’s beleaguered transit systems.
New York City
Opinion
A tale of two Ruben Diazes
A decade ago, the Bronx BP killed a mall project at the Kingsbridge Armory. Now, critics say he’s too close to developers.
