News & Politics
Politics
Albany woman charged in plotted ISIS-inspired attack on state Capitol
The woman allegedly expressed a desire to kill state senators with an explosive device.
Read First
Politics
Hochul launches her first TV ads of the cycle as she shifts into full campaign mode
The two ads are emblematic of her campaign strategy: emphasize affordability, tie Blakeman to Trump
Politics
Politics
Some BK Dems call for district leader’s resignation for ‘antisemitic conduct’
Julio Peña III is trying to hold his reform coalition together as Carmella Charrington faces condemnation – and as leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn tries to find new votes.
Julie Menin
Policy
Where are the subpoenas Julie Menin touted?
Eight months into her time as speaker, Julie Menin has not issued a subpoena, but she speaks often of beefing up the City Council’s oversight powers.
Read First
Personality
Who’s cooking for Mamdani? It could be you!
Vegan cooking is OUT at Gracie Mansion, South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine is IN.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
The first NY-17 forum of the general election was … well … awkward.
If a bit forced, Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley kept it civil, even in one of the country’s tightest congressional races.
Taxes
Policy
Council’s pied-à-terre hearing produces many grievances, few answers
The City Council had 11 pages of questions, but the Mamdani administration declined to appear.
Personality
Personality
We Covered a Zoo? The best and worst press conference locations
The New York press corps will go almost anywhere for a story (literally).
News & Politics
Politics
Randy Mastro can’t stop suing Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall
The former first deputy mayor is carrying the torch of the Adams administration.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers push Hochul to backfill cuts for crime victims, child advocacy centers
Demand has outpaced federal aid for crime victims, forcing some rape crisis and child advocacy centers to consider closure.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: Let’s treat our museums and libraries like soccer fields
Extending nighttime and weekend hours at the city’s cultural institutions would make the city better.
Long Island
Politics
In purple Suffolk County, Democrats are weighing a leadership change
Can Kathryn Casey Quigley topple longtime Chair Rich Schaffer and end the party’s backroom era?
New York State
Politics
Jeremy Zellner may win reelection as county party chair, but what happens next?
Questions remain about how long he’ll be in the job, or whether he might be more vulnerable in two years.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State’s new, revamped city team
Shenal Tissera is joining City & State, and Annie McDonough and Sahalie Donaldson have been promoted.
News & Politics
Politics
Meet the new kingmaker who could lead the Brooklyn Democratic Party
What would reform look like, if Julio Peña III takes over for Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn?
Education
Policy
NYC schools chancellor isn’t giving up on NYC Reads
Kamar Samuels can’t wait for the first day of the new school year, but he’s got a lot of homework already.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Shelley Mayer is ready to lead the DSCC
With Election Day just three months out, the Westchester state senator is stepping into high gear.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics