Ralph Ortega
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Editor’s Note: A call for saving the medallions along the Avenue of the Americas
There were once 300 medallions with the national seals of countries in the Western Hemisphere, but now only a handful remain, rusted and neglected. → Read More
Editor’s Note: City & State New York and PIX11 to co-moderate lieutenant governor Democratic primary debate
The event, presented in partnership with the Coro New York Leadership Center and hosted by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, will be livestreamed on June 1. → Read More
City & State’s long shot suggestions for New York City casinos
A board will eventually decide where to place three downstate gambling sites, but we’re not waiting for them. → Read More
The New York political ‘Star Trek’ cameos we want to see
There’s no reason Stacey Abrams has to be the only political figure in the spotlight. → Read More
Editor’s note: Could the Automat be a model eatery for the pandemic?
With COVID-19 here to stay, there’s no better reason to bring back automated restaurants. → Read More
Q&A: Carting trash during the challenges of COVID-19
Dominic Monopoli, head of 110-year-old Filco Carting, discussed how being nimble helped his family business survive the pandemic. → Read More
Where are the Latinas among Adams’ deputy mayors?
Observers and critics said the New York City mayor broke tradition by not including Hispanic women among his deputies. → Read More
Editor’s Note: Answering the call for help after deadly Bronx high-rise fire
New Yorkers donated food, clothing and money in the wake of the Jan. 9 blaze that claimed 17 lives, including eight kids, and the relief efforts continue. → Read More
Pace University navigates COVID-19, clinches national contest and looks to future
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the school across from City Hall in Lower Manhattan won the 18th annual national College Fed Challenge and enrolled its largest incoming class of first-year students. → Read More
Governors Island opens for winter and preps to lead NYC’s climate goals
Clare Newman, president and CEO of the Governors Island Trust, discusses the island’s new year-round schedule and how it plans to do climate-focused research and education in an interview with City & State. → Read More
What’s on the state Legislature’s 2022 gambling agenda?
In a Q&A, Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow discusses mobile sports betting and new downstate casinos. → Read More
James Whelan wants to start converting commercial real estate into housing ASAP
The Real Estate Board of New York President discussed repurposing hotels and other properties left vacant by the pandemic. → Read More
Editor’s note: NYN Media kicks off reimagining with new advisory board
The go-to resource for non-profits in New York now has a panel of professionals to help guide its content amid other exciting changes. → Read More
Bill Chong on his legacy at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
The outgoing commissioner discussed the agency’s new app, its commitment to antiracism and supporting youth through the pandemic. → Read More
Coordinating efforts to help Haiti after a devastating earthquake
City & State spoke with Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on how she and others are sending aid to the island nation. → Read More
Editor’s Note: De Blasio’s free vaccine money a hit while Cuomo is down
Who knew the mayor’s idea to offer a financial incentive in the fight against COVID-19 would get picked up by President Joe Biden. → Read More
Editor’s Note: A Kmart loved by punks and bohemians closes
The department store’s Astor Place location did what no one thought possible: It made its mark on the neighborhood. → Read More
Rep. Carolyn Maloney wants more paid leave for federal employees
Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney of Manhattan has long lobbied for paid family leave. Now with support from the Biden administration’s American Families Plan, she’s gotten a measure known as the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act through the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which she chairs. → Read More
City & State hosts NYC mayoral forum tonight
Several Democratic primary candidates in the New York City mayoral race are getting together for an in-person forum hosted by City & State, the 92nd Street Y → Read More
Watch the NYC comptroller forum tonight here
Life after the COVID-19 pandemic is getting back to normal again, which is why the 92nd Street Y, City & State New York and PIX11 have partnered to br → Read More