Deep-pocketed crypto super PAC eyes New York House races in 2026
Deep-pocketed crypto super PAC eyes New York House races in 2026
PoliticsShow All
Heard Around Town
WFP poised to endorse Meng challenger Chuck Park
The progressive third party also recommended endorsing Assembly Member Steven Raga over DSA-backed candidate Aber Kawas.
Campaigns & Elections
Schlossberg says inherited oil investments don’t compromise him on the environment
Leading NY-12 candidates talked green policy at a League of Conservation voters forum.
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.”
PolicyShow All
Energy & Environment
Hochul says plan to amend climate law won’t lower utility rates
Gov. Kathy Hochul said her bid to change the emissions reduction deadlines are meant to prevent future rate increases, but it’s “stupid” to say it would impact current rates.
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.
Immigration
Lawmakers want Hochul to use clemency power to protect immigrants
The Clemency Justice Act would make applying for executive clemency easier and more transparent.
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.
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Susan Sarandon lends her celebrity to ‘One Fair Wage’ campaign
The movie star is advocating for a $30 minimum wage.
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Power ListsShow All
Power Lists
The 2026 Queens Power 100
The leaders of one of the country’s most diverse counties.
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
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: When is super PAC money welcome?
The candidates in the 7th Congressional District weigh in.
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.
