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Jordan Laird
is an editorial intern at City & State.
Donald Trump
Politics
All the times Michael Bloomberg has considered running for president
The former New York City mayor has been deliberating for more than a decade.
- By Jordan Laird and Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock?
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock? Agencies are quick to deflect blame following severe commuter delays.
- By Jordan Laird
New York State
Personality
State Sen.-elect Kevin Thomas on his unexpected victory
Upset winner says Hannon lost touch with constituents, especially minorities.
- By Jordan Laird
Politics
How our readers’ predictions match up with election results
Readers predicted some outcomes better than City & State did.
- By Jordan Laird
New York City
Personality
State candidates that made history
New York firsts from the 2018 general election.
- By Jordan Laird
New York State
Politics
How our readers’ predictions match up with voter polls
Readers are predicting large margins of Democratic victories where voter polls indicate a tight race.
- By Jordan Laird
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The largest donors to New York candidates
A bunch of white businessman, they almost all gave generously to Gov. Cuomo.
- By Jordan Laird
New York City
Policy
How far New York still has to go on MWBEs
City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
- By Jordan Laird and Christina Saint Louis
New York State
Policy
Breaking down the barriers of male-dominated boards
A new California law aimed at increasing diversity could be a model for New York.
- By Jordan Laird
Criminal Justice
Policy
Brooklyn lawmaker to introduce bill in response to ‘Cornerstore Caroline’
Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte’s bill in response to "Cornerstore Caroline" would protect minors from false accusations.
- By Jordan Laird
New York State
Policy
How state Senate control will alter health policy
From single-payer to marijuana, top senators on the health committee discuss their top priorities.
- By Jordan Laird and Jonathan Lentz
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New York City
Policy
Will 2019 be the turning point for New York’s transit crises?
New York transportation officials predict a pivot on funding for Gateway and the MTA.
- By Jordan Laird
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The growing list of corrupt Cuomo associates
Steve Pigeon pleaded guilty Tuesday to funneling an illegal donation to the governor’s campaign. He's not the first Cuomo ally to get in legal trouble.
- By Jordan Laird
New York State
Politics
Molinaro’s voting record
GOP candidate for governor Marc Molinaro claims to be a moderate. Did he vote that way in Albany?
- By Jordan Laird
New York City
Policy
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York.
- By Christina Saint Louis, Annie McDonough and Jordan Laird
New York State
Policy
Cuomo calls on Congress to protect SALT deductions
Since the IRS has blocked Cuomo’s workaround measures, it’s on Congress to preserve SALT deductibility.
- By Jordan Laird
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Both houses of Congress have advanced opioid legislation
Lawmakers reconciled legislation addressing the opioid crisis.
- By Jordan Laird
New York City
Policy
Building a better Bronx
The six biggest Bronx projects in the works.
- By Jordan Laird, Annie McDonough and Christina Saint Louis
Criminal Justice
Policy
New Bronx drug court incentivizes treatment
The Bronx drug court's diversion program aims to reduce spate of overdoses.
- By Jordan Laird
New York State
Politics
Vulnerable New York Republicans resort to racial campaign ads
Several Republican members of Congress from New York have been accused of racism in their campaign commercials
- By Jordan Laird