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Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani’s inauguration – through the eyes of five New Yorkers
A taxi driver, a campaign aide, a former comptroller, a field organizer, and a certain crime-fighting radio host.
Personality
Personality
Mayor Zohran Mamdani rides into City Hall
After being formally sworn in as mayor in the old City Hall subway station, Mamdani promptly announced his pick for DOT commissioner.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams goes out fighting the City Council
Vetoes and a brand new charter revision commission marked the New York City mayor’s last day
News & Politics
Politics
Erik Bottcher drops out of House race, will run for state Senate instead
Rather than running to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler, Bottcher will now run to replace state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Heard Around Town
Opinion
Editor’s note: A new era at City & State
Jeff Coltin takes the helm of the magazine ahead of a big year in New York politics.
Ethics
Breaking News
Politics
Six supporters of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign indicted
The accused allegedly ran a straw donor campaign to win influence in City Hall
Heard Around Town
Politics
Democrat challenging Marc Molinaro raises $775K
Josh Riley released his fundraising tally from the last quarter – with some help from Al Franken
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Bill de Blasio’s online dating profile
The former mayor is now a former wife guy – and plans to date other people.
2023 elections
Politics
Tony Avella, Kristy Marmorato hold onto council primary leads with ranked choice voting
Both races set up competitive city council contests in November
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Policy
Policy
New York City Council adopts budget, but not without criticism
The City Council voted to adopt a $107 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 by a vote of 39-12, following difficult negotiations with Mayor Eric Adams.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Super PACs spent big on NYC Council primaries
The political funding organizations may have had a hand in Chris Banks’ upset over City Council veteran Charles Barron.
Budget
Policy
The fiscal year 2024 New York City budget, by the numbers
The $107 billion budget deal is the largest in city history, but features spending cuts.
Budget
Policy
Eric Adams, Adrienne Adams shake hands on $107 billion NYC budget
Despite a year of contentious budget negotiations, the city leaders reached a budget deal before the deadline.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Key New York City Council primaries aren’t decided yet.
Which Democrat will try to unseat Vickie Paladino in November? Are we about to witness the rise of Heshy Tischler?
Winners & Losers
Personality
Winners & Losers: NY primaries edition
Candidates aside, here’s who’s phones are ringing off the hook – and who’s reassessing.
2023 elections
Politics
Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 is heading to the City Council
He has gone from prison to exoneration and now to elected office.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Bronx DA challenger gets more money from out of state family than borough residents
Progressive Tess Cohen is challenging the incumbent Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.
Homelessness
Policy
Mayor, City Council head for likely veto showdown over expanding housing vouchers
Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a package of bills expanding access to housing vouchers, but the City Council is prepared to vote to override the veto.
