Latest redistricting drama could knock out NYC’s only congressional Republican
Latest redistricting drama could knock out NYC’s only congressional Republican
PoliticsShow All
Heard Around Town
Latoya LeGrand files to run for Vivian Cook’s Assembly seat
The 88-year-old Cook insists she is running for reelection in Southeast Queens.
Heard Around Town
Mamdani is all over LinkNYC. Is that allowed?
The mayor is the poster child for pre-K enrollment.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Alex Bores’ work at Palantir complicates his anti-ICE stance
The Manhattan congressional candidate’s controversial former employer has come under growing scrutiny in the second Trump administration. But that scrutiny started well before Bores left the company.
New York City Council
Meet the new, bigger City Council Progressive Caucus
With 24 members – now including Gale Brewer – the caucus is two short of a City Council majority.
PolicyShow All
Energy & Environment
Gowanus faces a hidden threat beneath its neighborhood boom
With 141 residential buildings on the way and an increased risk of flooding, residents worry about contaminants underground.
Budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s FY 2027 executive budget proposal: by the numbers
It’s not an “austerity budget,” but it’s cautious.
Budget
Finances in MY executive budget? It’s more likely than you think
Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched a fiscally-focused spending plan that plays it safe with state money and is light on prickly policy proposals.
Technology
State lawmakers are ready to try regulating the AI industry again
Past bills attempting to rein in the powerful industry have been watered down, but lawmakers have ambitious plans to regulate AI in 2026.
PersonalityShow All
Personality
Heastie taps criminal justice reformer Alana Sivin as counsel
A socialist who challenged an incumbent legislator is now the right hand of the Assembly speaker.
Announcements
Editor’s Note: Kate Lisa is joining City & State
We’re bolstering our state politics coverage in a big year.
Personality
Yvonne Armstrong isn’t discouraged by the challenges facing health care workers
An interview with the (relatively) new president of 1199SEIU.
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Power ListsShow All
Power Lists
The 2026 Albany Power 100
The most influential New Yorkers in state government and politics.
Who's Who
The 2026 Who’s Who in Political Consulting & Communications
Top campaign professionals to know in New York.
OpinionShow All
Opinion
Editor’s note: When you’re up, you’re up and when you’re down …
The nature of political power means that one day you’re secretary to the governor, and the next you’re just a visitor.
Opinion
Opinion: Mamdani needs better political time management
Wading into the murky waters of primary politics is a quagmire that wastes your time and energy.
Opinion
Opinion: A $64 million wake-up call for ethnic and community media
Outlets that can demonstrate their value with concrete metrics will be well-positioned to succeed, but those that appear analog in a digital governance era risk being bypassed.
Opinion
Opinion: Mamdani should focus on diversity and enrichment over ‘gifted and talented’
Our research shows that many NYC parents don’t prioritize academic rigor based on test scores when considering which schools are best.
MagazineShow All
NYN MediaShow All
Interviews & Profiles
Overcoming leadership challenges and creating nonprofit succession plans
An interview with Family & Children’s Association President and CEO Jeffrey Reynolds.
Opinion
Opinion: Funders should support nonprofit transformation
Amid widespread nonprofit distress, leaders need support for radical change.
NYN Media
Opinion: Mamdani must act big (and small) on housing
Six ways the new administration can change the trajectory of affordability in New York City.
NYN Media
Opinion: The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act gives older adults a fighting chance to stay in their homes
Passing a bill to give nonprofit developers a better chance to buy properties could result in more affordable housing being preserved.
