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2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Get back in, nerds. We’re watching another NYC mayoral debate.

On Wednesday, just days before early voting begins, the three candidates will make their final pitch to voters.

News & Politics

Elise Stefanik says Hochul is raising the commuter tax. She’s wrong (for now)

Stefanik falsely accused Gov. Kathy Hochul of expanding the MTA payroll tax to the Capital Region after Hochul announced a Metro-North train to Albany.

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.

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.

PersonalityShow All

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

Personality

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

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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Publisher's Section

The 2025 Top Workplaces

Leading employers in New York’s public, private and nonprofit spheres.

Westchester

The 2025 Westchester Power 100

The most influential leaders of the suburban county.

Publisher's Section

The 2025 Top 50 New York Lobbyists

The state’s leading government relations firms are making their mark.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: Black women leaders announce NYC priorities and back Zohran Mamdani

We are on the front lines of New York City’s affordability crisis. Zohran Mamdani is our pick for mayor.

Opinion

Opinion: Andrew Cuomo’s last stand

The former governor has never liked debating, but he’ll need to turn in a debate performance for the ages to have any hope of becoming mayor.

Opinion

Opinion: Stop the steal on ATM fees

New Yorkers now pay nearly $5 every time they withdraw funds.

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.

NYN MediaShow All

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