New York City
Politics
NYC’s budget outlook gets Moody
We’ve just got a preliminary budget plan to work with so far, but the credit rating company isn’t liking what they’re seeing.
News & Politics
Politics
Republicans file misconduct complaint against Chief Judge Rowan Wilson
Wilson said strict sentencing laws were “stupid” and voters should not reelect bad judges, which Republicans see as evidence he cannot be impartial.
Budget
Policy
Mark Levine has questions about Zohran Mamdani’s math
At a preliminary budget hearing Wednesday, the comptroller will outline his two-year budget gap estimate of at least $7.3 billion, and explain why he’s skeptical about the mayor’s revenue projections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Susan Sarandon lends her celebrity to ‘One Fair Wage’ campaign
The movie star is advocating for a $30 minimum wage.
Events
Policy
70K older New Yorkers on waitlists for basic services
Advocates spoke at an AARP panel are seeking more funding to implement the state’s Master Plan for Aging.
News & Politics
Politics
Ariola and Paladino leave NYC Council Common Sense Caucus
With a socialist mayor and a growing Progressive Caucus, the moderate group finds itself even further weakened with just six members left.
Policy
Policy
State legislators gear up for budget fight with one-house proposals
Both the state Senate and Assembly included tax hikes on the wealthy in their budget rebuttals, while rejecting the governor’s marquee pitch for car insurance reform.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Restore AIM funding in this year’s state budget
In 2010, the state cut New York City off from hundreds of millions of dollars in Aid and Incentives to Municipalities funding, which was never restored.
Budget
Policy
Council: Mamdani doesn’t need to tap rainy day reserve to close FY26 budget gap
The New York City Council’s preliminary budget hearings will start Wednesday.
40 Under 40
20th Anniversary
Past Albany 40 Under 40 honorees have reached new heights
From Zohran Mamdani to Andrew Garbarino, City & State spotlighted them way back when.
Commentary
NYN Media
Commentary: Building ‘a network of networks’ in a trying time
A coalition to strengthen and support youth service providers is kicking off after a successful pilot.
Policy
Policy
Gounardes wants moratorium on sale of AI chatbot-enabled kids’ toys
After passing the RAISE Act, state Sen. Andrew Gounardes is drafting regulation aimed at keeping ChatGPT out of teddy bears.
New York City
Politics
Gracie Mansion protest attempted bombing investigated ‘as an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism’
Counterprotesters near the mayor’s residence lobbed what police said were explosive devices toward anti-Muslim provocateurs, though they did not detonate, and no one was hurt.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Goyle gets national South Asian support for comptroller bid
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the latest to endorse, but NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hasn’t weighed in on the race yet.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New Yorkers Deserve SAFER Homes
The SAFER Homes Act would repurpose the city foreclosure process to focus only on the worst of the worst properties.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: In a rarity for NYC, Mamdani doesn’t bid for DNC
It’s been more than 50 years since a mayor passed on bringing a national political convention to the city.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Mike Lawler, and the Trump admin, wants to reopen Indian Point
Hochul loves nuclear power, but not the shuttered Hudson Valley power plant.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Poll: Schlossberg leads NY-12 race
A survey commissioned by George Conway’s congressional campaign found the Kennedy grandson has support of a quarter of likely voters, while a third remain undecided.
Albany Agenda
Policy