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New York City Council

Democratic socialist Alexa Avilés is tested in a redrawn NYC Council district

Moderate Democrat Ling Ye has a case to make to the South Brooklyn district’s moderate voters.

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.

News & Politics

FAQ: The Justice Department investigation into Andrew Cuomo

Trump’s DOJ has reportedly taken up an inquiry into the former governor’s testimony before Congress about his handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic.

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2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race

Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.

PolicyShow All

Energy & Environment

Will NY stop blocking natural gas pipeline following Trump approval of offshore wind farm?

The state Department of Environmental Conservation previously denied a clean water permit for the Constitution pipeline, but it could choose to take no action if the pipeline reapplies for the permit.

Policy

Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead

Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal compared the Zyn rewards system to loyalty programs for cigarette brands.

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.

PersonalityShow All

Heard Around Town

Hochul rebuttal pokes fun at LCA, declares 2025 show ‘still sucks’

The governor also went after critics and rivals in her remarks at the event.

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.

Power ListsShow All

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

Opinion

Opinion: Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration is how New York can secure a better democracy for all

A proposed law would automatically add eligible New Yorkers to the voter rolls whenever they interact with the DMV and other state agencies.

Opinion

Opinion: The window of opportunity for action on AI is closing

We can’t let Congress prevent state and local governments from protecting as many Americans as possible from risky AI development.

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.

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Events

Amid critical funding shortfalls, nonprofit leaders honored for providing essential needs

City & State’s 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers event honored the selfless dedication of New York’s diverse nonprofit sector.

Interviews & Profiles

Understanding and facilitating life beyond the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community

An interview with Lani Santo, CEO of Footsteps.

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