Elise Stefanik says Hochul is raising the commuter tax. She’s wrong (for now)
Elise Stefanik says Hochul is raising the commuter tax. She’s wrong (for now)
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New York City
At closed-door meeting, about 30 NYC Council members discussed the next speaker
Some members who attended the meeting said they are not keen to “give their votes away to outside actors.”
2026 New York state elections
What’s next for Keith Powers? The Assembly, he hopes
The term-limited Manhattan City Council Member is running for Albany’s lower chamber.
Campaigns & Elections
Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a three-way race.
News & Politics
Half a dozen congressional Democrats haven’t endorsed their party’s nominee for NYC mayor. It might not matter.
It’s not just Schumer and Jeffries who are staying quiet on New York City’s mayoral race.
PolicyShow All
Campaigns & Elections
Even year local elections are coming… for some
The state Court of Appeals upheld a law shifting many municipal elections to even-numbered years, but things will be a little wonky for several years.
Policy
Report: 154K NYC public school students were homeless last year
The number has continued to climb, and it has topped 100,000 for 10 years.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Eric Adams has landmarked fewer buildings than his predecessors. During a push for new development, will the next mayor change course?
As the city continues its pro-housing track, advocates say the way the city approaches historic preservation may change.
Policy
Here are the high-profile bills Hochul has yet to act on
Gov. Kathy Hochul has 347 bills left to sign or veto before the end of the year.
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Personality
Eli Northrup doesn’t feel like a political outsider anymore
An interview with the public defender who is once again running to represent District 69
Heard Around Town
These Curtis Sliwa mayoral debate quotes rocked us to our core
And Sliwa didn’t even need his red beret.
2026 New York state elections
Bringing working-class voters back to the Democratic Party in the Hudson Valley
In the battle to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler, Effie Phillips-Staley wants to reach groups who are vital to flipping this swing seat.
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The 2025 Top Workplaces
Leading employers in New York’s public, private and nonprofit spheres.
Publisher's Section
The 2025 Top 50 New York Lobbyists
The state’s leading government relations firms are making their mark.
OpinionShow All
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: City & State’s advisory board refreshes lineup of experts
The oversight panel now has 15 members, ensuring that our news coverage reflects New York’s diverse communities.
Opinion
Editor’s note: Horse carriage ban opponents take a wait-and-see approach
The union representing the industry doesn’t want any deals and is banking on Ryder’s Law failing in the City Council.
Opinion
Opinion: Restore the people’s voice to City Hall
For years, the contest for the second-most powerful office in city government has been held behind closed doors.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: The MTA needs to underscore value to stop fare evasion
Rather than modifying turnstiles and hiring guards, improve service and let New Yorkers know about it.
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Opinion
Opinion: Becoming a witness changed me forever
How a trip to the nonprofit Selfhelp Community Services helped me to come to know the stories of the survivors of the Holocaust.
Sponsored Content
Opinion: How New York City’s social work services can rise to meet today’s challenges and help our communities
A veteran of the sector and academia offers her insights from more than half a century.
NYN Media
Social work nonprofits praise new ACS prevention services strategic plan
Providers welcomed the effort to better connect with clients.
Sponsored Content
Opinion: The demise of the not-for-profit reaches crisis proportions
What the sector needs to do after ignoring lessons learned from the past
