Mamdani to Hochul: Raise taxes or else…
Mamdani to Hochul: Raise taxes or else…
… New York City will raise its own property taxes while also raiding budget reserves.
PoliticsShow All
2026 New York state elections
Diana Ayala files to run against Eddie Gibbs for his Assembly seat
The former New York City Council member is challenging the beleaguered Assembly member
Heard Around Town
Stavisky fumes about equal opportunity program funding cuts
The chair of the state Higher Education Committee said Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to restore funding for college programs for disadvantaged students.
News & Politics
Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say
After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.
Campaigns & Elections
Brad Lander is ‘holds barred’ against Dan Goldman amid redistricting fight
The former NYC Comptroller stopped by a redistricting panel over Caucus Weekend as the fate of his congressional bid could hang another mid-decade reapportionment.
PolicyShow All
New York State
SUNY, CUNY seek more state aid beyond proposed increases
The city and state’s public universities want a combined $3B this year for capital projects.
Energy & Environment
Blue highways could change how goods are transported throughout NYC
Already central to the city’s food access infrastructure, Hunts Point could play a key role.
Budget
More money, still problems for Mamdani’s first budget
The New York City mayor announced new state aid ahead of releasing his preliminary budget, but he’s facing a delicate dance with partners in government.
Criminal Justice
Legislature considering funding reforms for Raise the Age, not rollbacks
Tweaks could come to the 2017 law increasing meant to keep teens from getting criminally charged as adults.
PersonalityShow All
News & Politics
Brooklyn Young Dems president wants to counter Turning Point USA
Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio wants to “take back the American dream from the corporate elite,” and his organization, Disrupt, is decidedly unaffiliated with the Democratic Party.
Personality
Meet City & State’s 2026 political power couples
Lovers of politics and the people who love them.
Albany Agenda
Caucus Weekend kicks off in Albany
Assembly Member Latrice Walker previews the annual conference, where leaders of color from around New York descend on the capital.
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Power ListsShow All
Publisher's Section
The 2026 50 Over 50
The Age Disruptors who are at the peak of their powers.
Publisher's Section
The 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care
New York’s notable policymakers, providers and practitioners in the medical field.
OpinionShow All
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Don’t count out Adrienne Adams
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate came late to politics – and she’s proven she has no interest in leaving.
Opinion
Opinion: Only the New York for All Act can end local officials’ collaboration with ICE
The governor’s recently proposed ban on 287(g) agreements is a meaningful first step but would still allow for informal collusion with federal immigration authorities.
Opinion
Opinion: Mamdani makes the right choice, not the easy one, on ending homeless encampment sweeps
The tragic deaths of 18 people during a recent cold spell have no connection to the mayor’s decision to stop inhumane and ineffective encampment sweeps.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Mark Treyger joins City & State’s Advisory Board
The company will learn from the former Brooklyn public high school teacher.
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NYN MediaShow All
Nonprofits
How a clothing partnership supports threatened refugees
New Neighbors Partnership’s long-term community-based model continues to build trust among vulnerable newcomers.
NYN Media
ABNY to award $250,000 in World Cup community grants
The Association for a Better New York’s “World Cup for All” initiative will benefit fan engagement and youth programs
NYN Media
Opinion: The real crisis in youth justice is underfunding
“Raise the Age is a proven, effective approach, and it must not be undermined,” a former children’s services commissioner writes.
NYN Media
Opinion: The hidden twin crises facing older New Yorkers
A local solution that pairs meal delivery with human connection is taking shape.
