Live blog: Somos 2026
Live blog: Somos 2026
The latest from this year’s conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
PoliticsShow All
2026 congressional midterm elections
Constantino declares victory in NY-21
The Republican is set to hold Rep.Elise Stefanik’s seat for the party, in a race that became surprisingly competitive.
2026 New York state elections
Democrats sweep local races in southern Brooklyn
Four competitive state legislative seats in southern Brooklyn went to Democrats, even as the Brooklyn Democratic Party is mired in a civil war.
2026 Midterms
Lawler swept out by Conley, on a blue wave
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler’s Hudson Valley ties weren’t enough, on a great night for Democrats.
News & Politics
Mamdani’s five ballot proposals pass
The results are a total victory for the New York City mayor, whose Charter Revision Commission put the “faster government” measures on the ballot.
PolicyShow All
Policy
New York pols are pushing bills about Puerto Rico
Some issues to think about, if you’re heading to Somos.
New York City
Mamdani’s Office of Community Safety makes the case for its own existence to the City Council
The new office may be intentionally separate from the police, but Commissioner Ayesha Delany-Brumsey said they’re in constant communication with the NYPD.
New York City
Free buses? Julie Menin and Shaun Abreu prefer Fair Fares
At a City & State event, City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Majority Leader Shaun Abreu suggested expanding eligibility to Fair Fares is the best way to tackle transit affordability.
New York City
Mamdani will offer compensation to horse carriage owners
There are about 200 owners and workers in the Central Park horse carriage industry the City Council just passed a bill to ban.
PersonalityShow All
Personality
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Somos
A Q&A with Karines Reyes on the future of the conference and the difficult circumstances facing Puerto Rico.
Personality
Talker-in-chief: New York politicians have no shortage of memorable quotes
From Mario Cuomo to Fiorello La Guardia, here are some lines from speeches that are still being cited today.
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Power ListsShow All
Trailblazers
The 2026 Trailblazers in Economic Development
Notable New Yorkers who are in the business of creating jobs
Who's Who
The 2026 Who’s Who in Professional & Advisory Services
Notable leaders who have specialized knowledge and strategic insights
OpinionShow All
New York State
Opinion: What was Hochul thinking?
Making sense of the governor’s decision to support Trump’s education tax credit
Opinion
Opinion: Privately owned public spaces should actually benefit the public
Property owners agreed to create public plazas and lobbies in exchange for zoning concessions, but many of these spaces remain uninviting or inaccessible.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Finding – and teaching – America’s Next Top City Council Member
The new We the People Fellowship is looking for potential 2029 candidates.
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NYN MediaShow All
Opinion
Opinion: Data must lead the way toward universal childcare
The Mamdani administration needs to look at supply and demand to guide every dollar spent on 2-K.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion: Taxing AI labor to protect the future of work
If payroll taxes decline, governments will need a way to keep revenues steady.
NYN Media
Janos Marton is taking Dream.org into its AI advocacy era
After being promoted to CEO, Marton spoke to City & State about his priorities for the organization ahead of the midterm elections.
Opinion
Opinion: On food assistance, we’re flying blind
New York City needs to track exactly who is at risk of losing SNAP benefits and who has already fallen off the rolls to determine where help is most needed.
