Criminal Justice
Politics
Where’s Waldo? In Manhattan Criminal Court
Former New York City Council Member Eric Ulrich’s nickname was revealed, on the second day of his corruption trial.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul, Blakeman talk kitchen table issues two weeks from Election Day
Gov. Kathy Hochul made a timely announcement on her progress on anti-insurance fraud measures as her challenger, Bruce Blakeman, attacked her on utility costs.
Policy
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.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Bring the ‘People’s Yacht’ to Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx
Our rivers should connect us, not divide us.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: AI is changing how City & State’s journalists work
We’re putting our own guardrails on this emerging technology.
Personality
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.
New York City
Politics
Eric Ulrich goes to trial in first Adams-era corruption case
Eric Ulrich, who is one of several members of former New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration to face corruption charges, began his long awaited trial on Monday.
Artificial Intelligence
NYN Media
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
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.
New York City
Policy
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.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Why did Bruce Blakeman go 100% MAGA?
The former Long Island moderate is now facing the music in his run for governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The 2026 congressional general election races to watch
The road to the House majority could run through New York this year.
Politics
Politics
Encountering AI in elected officials’ statements
City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: The World Cup was a test for city government. How did we do?
The World Cup added $2 billion to our local economy, supported more than 12,000 jobs and increased foot traffic to our sports bars by 16%.
News & Politics
Politics
Jeffries to stump for Conley, Johnson to stump for Lawler
Congress’ two most powerful leaders are coming to NY-17.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
With new ads, progressive super PAC looks to deploy Mamdani voters for Hochul
Affiliated with Make the Road Action, Left Hook launched two new ads by Mamdani videographers Melted Solids.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Nine months into Mamdani’s tenure, affordability remains serious problem
A new survey from Honan Strategy Group found that nearly half of New York City voters say they are likely to leave the city within the next five years due to the cost of living.
New York City Council
Policy