Personality
New York City
The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer
When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.
New York City
Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings
Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.
New York City
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.
New York City
NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor
At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.
New York City
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.
New York City
Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing
An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.
New York City
Overcoming ageism in the world of art
An interview with Marlena Vaccaro, curator and director of the Carter Burden Gallery.
Personality
Creating opportunities for youth, on and off the court
An interview with Udai Tambar, president and CEO of New York Junior Tennis & Learning.
Interviews & Profiles
Combating period poverty in New York City
An interview with Carrington Baker, founder and CEO of For Women, By Women, Period.
Interviews & Profiles
Ten years of gender justice
A Q&A with Amy Barasch, the outgoing executive director of Her Justice.
Interviews & Profiles
Creating a strong culture of running in New York
An interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners
Nonprofits
Ten years of empowering women to run for political office
An interview with Erin Vilardi, founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead.
Personality
A spotlight on community schools, as migrant students join their cohorts
A conversation with City Year New York’s Annie Kessler, former AmeriCorps member and now executive director of the nonprofit.
Personality
Making history as the ‘right person at the right time’
A Q&A with Charles Gibbs, the incoming president of the Metropolitan College of New York.
Nonprofits
Bringing a new look to affordable housing
A Q&A with Jeremy Kohomban of The Children’s Village on the nonprofit’s latest development.
New York City
City & State’s Above & Beyond Awards celebrates women leading New York
The annual ceremony united industry professionals to recognize 50 honorees.
New York City
Jennifer Raab’s journey from academia to ‘rustic, cowboy things’ and stem cell research
The former Hunter College president is now leading the New York Stem Cell Foundation.
Immigration
Gale Brewer calls for supporting asylum-seekers at City and State’s 50 over 50 celebration
The New York City Council member was among several Icon Award winners at the event honoring “age disruptors” at the Manhattan Penthouse.
New York City
Charles and Inez Barron on their exit from politics (for now)
A conversation with the Black radical political movement’s power couple as they look back on 22 years in elected office.
New York State
Leaders in business, the nonprofit sector and government honored at City & State’s 2023 Responsible 100 award ceremony
The annual event celebrated New York’s most impressive visionaries with keynote speakers Andrew Yang and Jamie Torres-Springer.
