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New York City

Democrat Sam Sutton wins special Senate election in southern Brooklyn

Republicans failed to flip the 22nd state Senate district.

Campaigns & Elections

GOP looks to flip a southern Brooklyn Senate seat

The special election to replace Simcha Felder, a former state senator now serving in the New York City Council, pits two Jewish community leaders against each other.

News & Politics

Is Hochul vs. Stefanik in New York’s future?

A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.

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50 Over 50 Alumni

City & State 50 over 50 alumni on dedication to public service

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago spoke at an event celebrating them and others for their more than half-a-century of making a difference.

Housing

NY’s top court hears arguments on upstate rent control

The outcome of the case could determine whether cities like Kingston and Poughkeepsie can follow New York City’s lead and adopt rent stabilization measures.

Policy

Unions back not one, but two sentencing reform measures

After previously supporting the Earned Time Act, several unions are calling on state leaders to also pass the Second Look Act before the end of the legislative session

New York State

Lawmakers press state prisons commissioner at hearing

The commissioner asked legislators for greater power to discipline problem corrections officers.

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Personality

Senate celebrates Star Wars Day two weeks late

Lightsabers and stormtroopers made the state Senate feel more like the Galactic Senate.

Personality

Marina Marcou-O’Malley wins City & State 2025 budget poll

The co-executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education correctly predicted the budget would be finished on the night of May 8.

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Interviews & Profiles

Adriano Espaillat says immigration should still be a winning issue for Democrats

And for that reason, he finds Eric Adams' relationship to President Donald Trump “very troubling.”

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50 Over 50 Alumni

50 Over 50 Alumni

A decade of celebrating New York leaders over the age of 50.

Trailblazers

Asian Trailblazers

Leaders of New York’s Asian American communities.

Publisher's Section

The 2025 Who’s Who in Government Relations

Notable figures influencing policy and spending in New York.

OpinionShow All

LGBTQ+

Opinion: The queer community has everything at stake in this election

It’s time for the candidates - and our community - to show up.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Will Hochul’s ‘Show me the money’ moment pay off?

The governor will be sending the state’s first distribution of “inflation refund” checks to 8.2 million households.

Opinion

Opinion: A different kind of political marriage

The 5BORO Institute will join with venerable good government group Citizens Union. Can this combined civic organization help clean up city government while advancing smart public policy?

Opinion

Opinion: No child should face a judge alone

Where is the outrage from City Hall? Where are the emergency funds to ensure universal legal representation for children in immigration court?

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Interviews & Profiles

Serving New Yorkers in need despite major federal cuts

An interview with Catholic Charities Community Services Director Beatriz Diaz Taveras as she prepares to step down.

Interviews & Profiles

Working to make New York’s largest private employer continuously better

A conversation with Northwell Health CEO Michael J. Dowling

Nonprofits

NYC Education Department partners with film festival to educate students about disability and filmmaking

The city Department of Education is working with ReelAbilities, a film festival dedicated to promoting the inclusion of the disabled community.