Heard Around Town
Politics
FanDuel super PAC enters UWS Assembly duel
Stephanie Ruskay and Eli Northrup have both been boosted by outside spending in the race to replace Assembly Member Micah Lasher.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Big Pharma is lying about 340B, and New Yorkers are the ones who will pay
The 340B Prescription Drug Anti-Discrimination Act protects one of the few tools we have that helps keep healthcare accessible and affordable in New York, at no cost to taxpayers.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani proposes $124.7B executive budget - without raiding reserves
The proposal – $3 billion less than the preliminary version – focuses on fully funding existing city programs and avoids raising property taxes as Mamdani had previously suggested.
Budget
Politics
Legislative leaders still don’t have pied-à-terre details days after Hochul announces budget ‘deal’
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said details about state aid for New York City are scarce, but lawmakers will vote for the budget anyway.
New York City
20th Anniversary
The next generation in New York politics is ushering in a new dawn
They’re younger than City & State, but they’re already making an impact.
New York City
20th Anniversary
Ask the experts: Predicting the next 20 years in New York politics
Do Republicans have a chance to win statewide and which members of Congress will have staying power?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Goldman trails Lander by 5 points in supportive super PAC poll
The incumbent held a rally with unions and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A well-intentioned bill could collapse NYC’s home care system
Intro. 303 does not solve the inequities in home care; it destabilizes the entire system and puts both workers and the New Yorkers who rely on them at risk
NYN Media
NYN Media
Study: Universal pre-K may reduce child neglect
The introduction of free preschool in New York City overlapped with reduced child maltreatment investigation rates
News & Politics
Politics
Paladino, NYC Council settle ethics dispute over Islamophobic tweets
The Republican council member will be required to delete the tweets, make a public statement and the City Council will withdraw the disciplinary charge against her.
Budget
Politics
Hochul stands firm on her policy-first approach to budget negotiations
The governor suggested that average New Yorkers are more “excited” about her policy proposals rather than specific funds for school aid.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Introducing Heard Around Town
We’re launching a premium newsletter with all the whispers fit to print.
Campaigns & Elections
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next New York attorney general?
Some of the favorites to succeed Letitia James already had a brief trial run.
News & Politics
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next senator from New York?
With Chuck Schumer’s popularity waning, the door is opening for AOC – and others.
Personality
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next mayor of New York City?
Whether 2029 or more likely 2033, the Mamdani era can’t last forever.
Personality
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next New York City Council speaker?
There will be just 15 returning members in 2029. The jockeying starts now.
New York State
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next New York governor?
While Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t going anywhere, the race to succeed her could be wide open.
Events
Policy
Hochul’s housing commissioner touts environmental review reforms at affordable housing event
The governor announced a preliminary budget deal at the same time City & State brought together stakeholders to discuss affordable housing policy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics