Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul leads Blakeman by just 9 points in new Siena poll
Little has changed for the governor since the last poll of likely voters. It’s a mixed bag for her.
Opinion
Opinion
Publisher’s note: Groundbreaking journalists drove City & State’s past 20 years
Many talented reporters and editors have come through our newsroom.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Hochul runs on halting data centers in new ad
Amid AI backlash, the governor’s betting her first-in-the-nation moratorium is good politics.
Long Island
Politics
In Suffolk, Schaffer keeps control of the county Democratic Party
Longtime Suffolk County Democratic Party Chair Rich Schaffer held off his first serious challenge in over 25 years in power.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council grills Mamdani admin over communication with influencers
Council members still have questions for the Office of New Media – who didn’t testify – about its activities.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: What if the media acted like NATO?
An attack on one journalist is an attack on all. Is it time for a media boycott of the White House and whatshisname?
News & Politics
Politics
Trump sees ‘great potential’ in Mamdani
The NYC mayor hosted the president at Gracie Mansion, continuing their surprisingly cordial relationship, which Mamdani insisted works to New Yorkers’ benefit.
Politics
Politics
Inside Rich Schaffer’s ‘hardball’ campaign to keep power in Suffolk County
The Long Island Democrat allegedly offered to pay to ensure a county committee member’s vote as he faces a serious challenge.
Education
NYN Media
Will AI ban for NYC students exacerbate the city’s digital divide?
Education experts and advocates weigh in on the potential equity drawbacks of banning artificial intelligence in classrooms through 8th grade.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Inside Ogden’s challenge to Jay Jacobs
Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden is looking to oust the sitting state party chair.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: New York’s wealthiest universities need to finally pitch in
It’s time to revisit Mamdani’s proposal to have NYU and Columbia help fund CUNY.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: The best work of the current team
Award-winning staff members reflect on their favorite features for our 20th anniversary.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: Alums share their favorite stories
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, former staffers give a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting.
News & Politics
Exclusive
Politics
Trump to meet with Mamdani Monday
The leaders got along famously well last year. This meeting, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, could be more tense.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We can’t abandon working-class New Yorkers and LGBT seniors in an affordability crisis
Mayor Zohran Mamdani shouldn’t abandon the fight for affordable senior housing at Haven Green.
New York State
Personality
Lisa Kaul looks to oust Rolinson from state Senate
The Dutchess County legislator is aiming to win a seat many thought would favor Democrats when it was drawn during redistricting.
Events
Policy
Mamdani’s EDC head warns against ‘unbridled growth’ in first big speech
Government veteran Tony Shorris spoke at a City & State summit, one week after starting at the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani’s first report card is out
The Mayor’s Management Report for Fiscal Year 2026, by the numbers
Opinion
Opinion