New York City
Politics
Vickie Paladino takes to the airwaves to attack Julie Menin
“Julie, you made a big mistake yesterday.”
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul has $20 million war chest as she campaigns for reelection
In the second half of last year, the governor raised $5.4 million, while her primary opponent Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado raised $1.2 million.
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Mamdani needs better political time management
Wading into the murky waters of primary politics is a quagmire that wastes your time and energy.
New York City
Politics
Brisport ‘asked to leave the stage’ at Hochul event after endorsing Antonio Delgado
Gov. Kathy Hochul knows a picture is forever.
Personality
Personality
Yvonne Armstrong isn’t discouraged by the challenges facing health care workers
An interview with the (relatively) new president of 1199SEIU.
New York City
Politics
This term’s New York City Council Committees have dropped
Forty committees, 51 members, lots of reading the tea leaves.
Personality
20th Anniversary
Timeline: A history of City & State through the years
Celebrating our 20th anniversary by taking a look back at key moments in the company’s past.
New York State
20th Anniversary
Where are they now: Top 10 from the first Albany Power 100
Only two political figures remain in government positions today.
New York State
20th Anniversary
How State of the State addresses have evolved over the past 20 years
What have governors highlighted in their agenda-setting speeches?
Policy
20th Anniversary
Major accomplishments by City Council speakers from the past two decades
Each legislative leader has had their own top priorities.
Opinion
20th Anniversary
Publisher’s note: Celebrating two decades of award-winning political journalism
Major magazine issues, new events and a special podcast series will mark City & State’s 20th anniversary
Editor's Note
20th Anniversary
Editor’s note: Back at home for a big year
Kicking off City & State’s 20th anniversary with a major leadership announcement.
News & Politics
Politics
Nydia Velázquez endorses Brian Romero in Queens Assembly race
It’s the second time this week that Velázquez has found herself on the opposite side of DSA and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC Council’s second stated meeting overshadowed by ICE detention of employee
Much-awaited committee assignments will be made public Thursday.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A $64 million wake-up call for ethnic and community media
Outlets that can demonstrate their value with concrete metrics will be well-positioned to succeed, but those that appear analog in a digital governance era risk being bypassed.
Technology
Policy
State lawmakers are ready to try regulating the AI industry again
Past bills attempting to rein in the powerful industry have been watered down, but lawmakers have ambitious plans to regulate AI in 2026.
Policy
Policy
Rather than prohibit local cooperation with ICE, Hochul targets state grants to curb it
Gov. Kathy Hochul created some confusion when she declared state resources would no longer go towards civil ICE raids, since state agencies already can’t work with immigration officials.
Opinion
Opinion