Eric Ulrich goes to trial in first Adams-era corruption case
Eric Ulrich goes to trial in first Adams-era corruption case
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Campaigns & Elections
Hochul, Blakeman talk kitchen table issues two weeks from Election Day
Gov. Kathy Hochul made a timely announcement on her progress on anti-insurance fraud measures as her challenger, Bruce Blakeman, attacked her on utility costs.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Why did Bruce Blakeman go 100% MAGA?
The former Long Island moderate is now facing the music in his run for governor.
Campaigns & Elections
The 2026 congressional general election races to watch
The road to the House majority could run through New York this year.
Politics
Encountering AI in elected officials’ statements
City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.
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Policy
Debate picks up over Delivery Protection Act
The National Urban League is campaigning against the legislation that would require Amazon to hire “last-mile” delivery workers as employees. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing by it.
New York City
NYC’s 2-K program set to expand to the Bronx and Staten Island
New York City's free childcare program for two-year-olds will expand by 10,000 seats next year, including in the Bronx and on Staten Island.
New York City Council
Animal Welfare Caucus announces legislative priorities
The new caucus will be pushing ten bills in the city council next year.
New York City Council
Can the City Council rein in the Strategic Response Group?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised on the campaign trail to disband the controversial NYPD unit. Will a bill gaining traction in the City Council get to it first?
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Personality
Former Rep. Pete King talks about how the GOP took back Long Island
Looking back on the past 20 years, a strong party apparatus was one of the major factors.
Politics
John Samuelsen is (predictably) not happy about the horse carriage ban
An interview with the union leader on what he plans to do next about the apparent deal to ban the industry from New York City.
Personality
Want to be the BOO-klyn Democratic Party chair?
Grab a haunted tablecloth and turn it into a political Halloween costume.
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Trailblazers
The 2026 Long Island Trailblazers
Local leaders of Suffolk and Nassau counties
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Opinion
Opinion: Bring the ‘People’s Yacht’ to Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx
Our rivers should connect us, not divide us.
Opinion
Editor’s note: AI is changing how City & State’s journalists work
We’re putting our own guardrails on this emerging technology.
New York City
Opinion: The World Cup was a test for city government. How did we do?
The World Cup added $2 billion to our local economy, supported more than 12,000 jobs and increased foot traffic to our sports bars by 16%.
Opinion
Opinion: New York still needs more AI regulation
The state Legislature has passed bills regulating AI chatbots and data centers. It’s now up to Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign them.
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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.
NYN Media
Opinion: Child welfare workers don’t just protect – they create
New York City’s children’s services commissioner takes a moment to appreciate not just the frontline workers, but those behind the scenes.
