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Campaigns & Elections

In NY-12, candidates are contending with Jack Schlossberg’s ‘Love Story’ factor

Schlossberg himself seems torn about how to handle the wildly popular show that fictionalizes the last years of his famous uncle’s life.

News & Politics

Amid ethics probe over Islamophobic tweets, Vickie Paladino is likely suing too early, experts say

She’s arguing her posts are protected from council discipline by the First Amendment, but, as one legal expert put it, “you can’t sue before there’s a definitive action.” Her lawyer says she shouldn’t have to go through an "unconstitutional process.”

Energy & Environment

Some Republicans critical of NY climate law previously voted for it

Now-Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra and now-Rep. Nicole Malliotakis both backed the law in 2019.

Heard Around Town

Why Espaillat challenger Chevalier ranked Lander fifth for mayor

The progressive congressional candidates disagreed on Mahmoud Khalil’s organizing and on retail theft.

PolicyShow All

Real Estate

‘Mr. Mayor, I would choose you as an adversary any day of the week.’ Some Council members are readying for latest rental voucher fight

Advocates and some City Council members say expanding CityFHEPS housing assistance is key to preventing homelessness. Budget watchdogs warn it’s unsustainable.

Policy

State AG Letitia James pushes ban on surveillance pricing

New York already requires companies to disclose when they set prices based on people’s personal data. Now, lawmakers want to ban the practice entirely.

Policy

Planned Parenthood: Hochul’s buffer zone bill may be unconstitutional

Reproductive health centers worry the proposal to restrict protests would violate New Yorkers’ First Amendment rights.

Policy

Rather than weaken climate law, Assembly proposes $500 checks to cover higher energy bills

The Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate would send one-time checks to more than 5 million New Yorkers.

PersonalityShow All

Polls

Guess when Albany will pass the budget and win a City & State blanket

Think the state budget will be late again? Enter City & State’s 2026 budget poll and you could cozy up with your favorite magazine.

Interviews & Profiles

Linda Lee is not like other finance chairs

The former social worker isn’t a politico by nature, but the New York City Council member is ready for the Mamdani era.

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Interviews & Profiles

Susan Sarandon lends her celebrity to ‘One Fair Wage’ campaign

The movie star is advocating for a $30 minimum wage.

Power ListsShow All

Power Lists

The 2026 Queens Power 100

The leaders of one of the country’s most diverse counties.

40 Under 40

The 2026 Albany 40 Under 40

Rising Stars in state government and politics.

Trailblazers

The 2026 Trailblazers in Law

New York’s legal eagles making a difference

Who's Who

The 2026 Who’s Who in Affordable Housing

New Yorkers creating and preserving housing for low- or middle-income households.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: Restore AIM funding in this year’s state budget

In 2010, the state cut New York City off from hundreds of millions of dollars in Aid and Incentives to Municipalities funding, which was never restored.

Opinion

Opinion: New Yorkers Deserve SAFER Homes

The SAFER Homes Act would repurpose the city foreclosure process to focus only on the worst of the worst properties.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: In a rarity for NYC, Mamdani doesn’t bid for DNC

It’s been more than 50 years since a mayor passed on bringing a national political convention to the city.

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NYN Media

Opinion: Domestic violence isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem

The solution is clear: New York must designate funding for culturally specific organizations for domestic violence survivors.

Commentary

Commentary: Building ‘a network of networks’ in a trying time

A coalition to strengthen and support youth service providers is kicking off after a successful pilot.

NYN Media

Vera Institute names Insha Rahman president

Rahman helped win bail reform in New York and now hopes to help the Mamdani administration create a Department of Community Safety.

Education

Opinion: On the road to student loan forgiveness, New Yorkers need assistance

New York City should step up in response to the Trump administration.