New York City
Politics
Julie Menin announces she has the support to be the next council speaker
The council member from Manhattan claimed to have 36 votes and the backing of four unions.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: As NYC gets hotter, access to pools is more important than ever
As New Yorkers face record-breaking temperatures, pools are becoming a necessity for public health, not a luxury.
Politics
Politics
Menin to announce major support in City Council speaker race
The speaker hopeful is expected to announce endorsements from labor unions including UFT and 32BJ SEIU as well as council members.
Technology
Politics
New York City will try (again) to regulate AI
The council passed a package of bills creating a new ‘office of algorithmic accountability.’ It’s not the first attempt to rein in AI use.
Policy
Policy
Adrienne Adams on outdoor dining program: This isn’t new
Some lawmakers are pushing for change as restaurants struggle with the current system, the speaker said the council “just went back to pre-pandemic” regulations.
Immigration
Policy
Goldman seeks answers from Tisch on Nov. 12 NYPD-ICE incident
The lawmaker penned a letter to the police commissioner looking to clarify the department’s protocol.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Fast, free and fair – a universal and targeted affordability agenda for transit riders
Our next mayor should fund free buses for every rider, free subway rides for very low-income New Yorkers, and half-fares for more workers.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The life-saving difference salons can make
The city must provide salons with clear, multilingual posters that explain the signs of gender-based violence and list free hotlines and services where survivors can get help.
Heard Around Town
Personality
From the publisher: Welcoming Jeff Coltin as City & State’s next editor-in-chief
An ace writer and beloved colleague returns home.
Personality
Personality
Combating the rising price of auto insurance in New York
In a fireside chat, Kathryn Wylde talks about why rates are so high and how legislators can help lower them.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Recalibrating what’s realistic for New York’s clean energy future
City & State’s Energy Infrastructure Summit served as a forum to discuss what’s next and what’s possible in this growing sector.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Aber Kawas is not concerned about splitting the progressive vote
An interview with the Assembly District 34 candidate
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: FDR, DJT and ZKM
Can admiration for the architect of the New Deal unite President Donald J. Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran K. Mamdani?
Personality
Personality
Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t
Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.
Special Reports
Policy
New York’s transit system is on a comeback, but the feds loom large
Congestion pricing is raising new funds despite multiple challenges for the MTA.
Zohran Mamdani
Personality
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who will run New York City come 2026.
News & Politics
Politics
DSA recommends against endorsing Ossé’s congressional bid
City Council Member Chi Ossé’s planned primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now on life support.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: The party’s over at Gracie Mansion
We regret to inform you, but New York City Mayor Eric Adams is not having a holiday celebration for reporters this year.
News & Politics
Politics