Blakeman sets stage for election denialism

The Republican gubernatorial said he would accept the outcome of the election only if it’s “fair” after saying Democrats would cheat.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• 41 minutes ago

Episode 4: The AI Bet: Building for the Future and Where Does New York Go From Here?

• By City & State
• 3 hours ago

More New York Dems are calling for ICE to be abolished

A letter to Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries now has 143 electeds’ signatures.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• 6 hours ago

LeCommute: Other options for LeBron James to go from New York City to Philadelphia

He could relive his time on the banana boat or battle minivans on I-95.

• By Sophie Krichevsky
• 12 hours ago

Mamdani orders agencies to find 2.5% savings – again

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is putting his own twist on the PEG.

• By Annie McDonough
• July 28, 2026

Robert Duffy on no second term with Cuomo and how upstate has changed

An interview with the former lieutenant governor and longtime upstate economic development leader.

• By John Celock
• July 28, 2026

New Yorkers cast write-in votes for Bloomberg, Bernie and Brunson

Can you blame dozens of people for backing the NBA Finals MVP?

• By Fariha Rahman
• July 28, 2026

With Glick retiring, what will become of PRRIA?

Opponents of the packaging reduction bill see an opening to pass a (watered-down) version of it next year.

• By Kate Lisa
• July 27, 2026

Jumpstarting AI for nonprofits

Q+A with the new Astor Services CIO Bill Freder

• By Fariha Rahman
• July 27, 2026

An early look at the state legislative races on our radar this November

Will Democrats win back their supermajority in the state Senate? Or will Republicans pick up some seats?

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 27, 2026

Editor’s note: Albany thrives on deadline

Our legislature’s part-time schedule and lawmakers’ productivity may, in fact, be connected.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 27, 2026

When the state Capitol’s empty, what do lobbyists do?

Lobbyists keep up with the times and clients on the fundraising and golf circuit.

• By Kate Lisa
• July 27, 2026

Should the state Legislature meet year-round? Maybe. Will it? Don’t hold your breath.

What even is a full-time legislature anyway?

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 27, 2026

The 2026 Upstate Power 100

Movers and shakers from Western New York to the North Country.

• By City & State
• July 27, 2026

Partisan rift deepens over NY immigration law

As Hochul moves to enact a law limiting local cooperation with ICE, her opponent Blakeman said he’d end “sanctuary state” policies.

• By Kate Lisa
• July 24, 2026

Is New York adequately serving immigrants? It’s hard to say.

The state comptroller’s audit of the Office for New Americans found the agency is missing key data metrics to help evaluate need.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 24, 2026

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• July 24, 2026

Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• By Fariha Rahman
• July 23, 2026

Blakeman reports extra $1.6 million raised in amended campaign filing

The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s initial July disclosure fell far short of his fundraising claims

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 23, 2026

Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?

Meet the folks who are running New York City.

• By City & State
• July 22, 2026