New York City

Personality

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

News

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

Personality

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

News

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

Personality

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

Personality

Overcoming ageism in the world of art

An interview with Marlena Vaccaro, curator and director of the Carter Burden Gallery.

Personality

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

Personality

Combating period poverty in New York City

An interview with Carrington Baker, founder and CEO of For Women, By Women, Period.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Ten years of gender justice

A Q&A with Amy Barasch, the outgoing executive director of Her Justice.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Creating a strong culture of running in New York

An interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners

Nonprofits

Personality

Ten years of empowering women to run for political office

An interview with Erin Vilardi, founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead.

Personality

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

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

News

Bringing a new look to affordable housing

A Q&A with Jeremy Kohomban of The Children’s Village on the nonprofit’s latest development.

Immigration

Personality

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

Personality

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.