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News & Politics

Should Democrats wait to win in the midterms or fight back on immigration now?

Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler presented differing views on how the party should proceed.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Comparing 2021 and 2025 NYC mayoral primary timelines

The last Marist poll, the AOC endorsement, The New York Times input or lack thereof…

New York City Council

Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race

On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.

Courts

NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight

The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.

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Policy

Court of Appeals upholds Kingston’s rent control policies

The decision from New York’s highest court will likely embolden other upstate cities that want to adopt rent control but have been scared off by lawsuits from landlord groups.

Policy

Zohran Mamdani’s 3 bills

The democratic socialist Assembly member has championed ambitious reforms, with limited success in getting them enacted into law.

Policy

Hochul promises ‘fight’ over immigration, but has little to show for it

After the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, the governor announced funding already included in the state budget and declined to back a measure to increase legal representation for immigrants in court.

Energy & Environment

As session ends, Assembly acts on environmental legislation

The Assembly eliminated incentives for natural gas hook-ups and is expected to pass a bill to reduce plastic waste.

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Interviews & Profiles

Rick Cotton on ‘the airport business, the bridges and tunnels, roads, commuter railroad business’

An interview with the executive director of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey ahead of City & State’s 2025 Rebuilding New York Summit.

Interviews & Profiles

L. Joy Williams is ready to continue Hazel Dukes’ legacy

An interview with the new NAACP New York State Conference President.

Winners & Losers

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

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Power Lists

The 2025 Bronx Power 100

The power brokers of New York City’s northernmost borough.

LGBTQ+

The 2025 Pride Trailblazers

LGBTQ+ New Yorkers fighting for equality and inclusion.

Trailblazers

The 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education

New York college and university leaders shaping the next generation.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: The path to universal child care for New Yorkers' youngest can start here

We need to make it possible for families to stay in New York City, and affordable childcare is foundational to these efforts.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Hochul should sign the Keep Police Radio Public Act

The bill ensuring media access to encrypted law enforcement communications awaits the governor’s signature.

Opinion

Opinion: The Eric Adams I know

I’m Eric Adams’ former “mayor class principal.” In a candid podcast interview, I grilled the independent candidate on his administration’s appointments, his battles with the media, his chances in November and whether he has any regrets from his first term.

Publisher's Section

Publisher’s Note: City & State loses a cherished colleague

Jim Katocin, City & State’s first employee, was an expert in sales and advertising – and his kindness will not be forgotten.

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Interviews & Profiles

Fighting to restore NYC’s parks budget

An interview with New Yorkers for Parks Executive Director Adam Ganser.

Nonprofits

Nonprofits, grassroots groups, unions denounce Trump admin on ‘No Kings Day’

Organizations around the city joined a nationwide movement to protest policies impacting immigration, academic freedoms and Medicaid.

Interviews & Profiles

Building and saving community through giving circles

A Q&A with Hali Lee, founder of the Asian Women Giving Circle