New York State

Politics

Primary fears at Somos

Challenges from the left and right loom for incumbent lawmakers.

New York State

Politics

What does the Somos conference in Puerto Rico accomplish?

Organizers have yet to release reports outlining what got discussed at past conferences.

New York State

Personality

Can an assemblyman with nerd cred win Nita Lowey’s seat?

David Buchwald is betting that voters like that he is into physics, tax law and ethics reforms.

New York State

Policy

Activists pushing to limit solitary confinement in 2020

In a letter exclusively obtained by City & State, 137 progressive groups demand passage on first day of legislative session.

New York City Council

Personality

What comes next for MWBEs?

Four New York state and city officials discuss their thoughts on how to boost minority women-owned business enterprises.

New York State

Policy

Clearing the way for MWBEs

Lawmakers made it easier to give contracts to businesses owned by women and minorities. Will it work?

New York State

Policy

Three questions that define school ‘Foundation Aid’

The main source of state funding for public schools comes from what is called “Foundation Aid.” Unpacking the political, legal and fiscal implications of the state share comes down to three questions that can serve as a guide for grasping the arcane world of school funding.

New York State

Policy

How all the state lawmakers voted on the environment

Who’s a champion of the planet, and who wants to keep mercury in lightbulbs.

New York State

Personality

Are schools getting the state funding they need?

Upcoming roundtables across the New York aim to pinpoint why schools are struggling.

New York City

Policy

Companies need to learn to survive the techlash

The onus is now on tech companies to show they are responsible social actors.

New York City

Policy

What does Jeff Bezos want with New York City?

With continued expansions in New York underway, Bezos has made it clear that he has not given up on the city.

New York City

Politics

The party of gentrifiers is moving into Brooklyn

Four legislative races in Brooklyn will test Democratic Socialists’ appeal to working class voters of color.

New York State

Politics

Collins rescued the GOP in Western New York

One congressional seat and up to two state Senate seats are now firmly in Republican hands.

New York State

Politics

Milking the school lunch issue

Upstate lawmakers complain about a proposed ban on flavored milk in NYC schools.

New York State

Policy

The child welfare system could soon become fairer

People of color disproportionately face allegations of child neglect, a new bill might help in some ways but not others.