The Brooklyn Democratic Party is at war with itself. Can they flip four seats this November?
The Brooklyn Democratic Party is at war with itself. Can they flip four seats this November?
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2026 congressional midterm elections
Is Constantino’s brash social media persona landing with voters?
Even Roger Stone thinks Anthony Constantino should woo voters in the 21st Congressional District with more honey and less vinegar.
New York State
2026 New York state legislative general election races to watch
The top contests for the state Senate and Assembly.
Campaigns & Elections
Hochul spends first weekend of early voting with Mamdani in tow
As the governor aimed to energize young progressives, her opponent Bruce Blakeman appealed to the mayor’s haters.
Campaigns & Elections
A cheat sheet to super PACs in New York’s 2026 general elections
They all may have very similar names, but trust us, they’re funded by very different people supporting very different candidates.
PolicyShow All
New York City
New York City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages
City Council leaders championed the horse carriage ban as a humane and safe move after years of debate, voting Thursday to outlaw the industry.
Education
Nikole Hannah-Jones grills NYC schools chancellor on long-awaited desegregation plan
Mamdani appointee Kamar Samuels was put in the hot seat – and his repetitive answers were met with vocal dissatisfaction from the audience.
Policy
Debate picks up over Delivery Protection Act
The National Urban League is campaigning against the legislation that would require Amazon to hire “last-mile” delivery workers as employees. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing by it.
New York City
NYC’s 2-K program set to expand to the Bronx and Staten Island
New York City's free childcare program for two-year-olds will expand by 10,000 seats next year, including in the Bronx and on Staten Island.
PersonalityShow All
Personality
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
New York State
Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence
Lucy Lang, the inspector general for New York state, argued in an interview with Government Executive that IGs should prioritize improving the public’s trust in government – both through investigations and making sure citizens know that oversight is happening.
Personality
Former Rep. Pete King talks about how the GOP took back Long Island
Looking back on the past 20 years, a strong party apparatus was one of the major factors.
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Who's Who
The 2026 Who’s Who in Professional & Advisory Services
Notable leaders who have specialized knowledge and strategic insights
OpinionShow All
Opinion
Opinion: The horse heroine
In the battle of the speaker vs. the union boss, Julie Menin emerged victorious.
Opinion
Opinion: Specialized solutions
It’s time the mayor and chancellor reform the exam for specialized high schools – and add additional schools to serve more ambitious students.
Opinion
Opinion: On National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, we must protect the most vulnerable among us
We need a new law to empower the city to pursue remediation of dangerous lead hazards in housing.
Opinion
Opinion: Bring the ‘People’s Yacht’ to Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx
Our rivers should connect us, not divide us.
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Artificial Intelligence
Opinion: Taxing AI labor to protect the future of work
If payroll taxes decline, governments will need a way to keep revenues steady.
NYN Media
Janos Marton is taking Dream.org into its AI advocacy era
After being promoted to CEO, Marton spoke to City & State about his priorities for the organization ahead of the midterm elections.
Opinion
Opinion: On food assistance, we’re flying blind
New York City needs to track exactly who is at risk of losing SNAP benefits and who has already fallen off the rolls to determine where help is most needed.
NYN Media
Opinion: Child welfare workers don’t just protect – they create
New York City’s children’s services commissioner takes a moment to appreciate not just the frontline workers, but those behind the scenes.
