Artificial Intelligence
Policy
Hochul, DiNapoli want more information on AI’s threat and benefits to the workforce
A new commission is tasked with creating policy remedies to the potential rise in automation.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Lowering energy bills starts with getting New York off fossil fuels
Energy costs are on the rise due to the state’s reliance on volatile global oil and gas markets, not its landmark climate law.
Personality
Personality
Luis Miranda Jr. steps down from MirRam Group to focus on the arts
An interview with the influential political consultant-turned-producer.
News & Politics
Politics
Judge rules that Rafael Rubio, council staffer detained by ICE, should be sent to Venezuela
The outcome was unwelcome news for Rubio’s many powerful allies and advocates. It came as others were released from federal immigration custody.
New York City
Politics
Jessica Tisch isn’t too worried about scrapped plans to hire 5,000 more cops
The NYPD commissioner stayed aligned with Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the City Council’s preliminary budget hearing.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Zohran Mamdani has boosted Claire Valdez on the campaign trail and off
The mayor spends time with many elected officials. When he’s also endorsed them in a competitive race for Congress, it gets more notice.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Hochul says plan to amend climate law won’t lower utility rates
Gov. Kathy Hochul said her bid to change the emissions reduction deadlines are meant to prevent future rate increases, but it’s “stupid” to say it would impact current rates.
Heard Around Town
Politics
WFP poised to endorse Meng challenger Chuck Park
The progressive third party also recommended endorsing Assembly Member Steven Raga over DSA-backed candidate Aber Kawas.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Deep-pocketed crypto super PAC eyes New York House races in 2026
Fairshake has nearly $200 million on hand, and that’s just one way the cryptocurrency industry could play in Empire State elections.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Schlossberg says inherited oil investments don’t compromise him on the environment
Leading NY-12 candidates talked green policy at a League of Conservation voters forum.
Real Estate
Policy
‘Mr. Mayor, I would choose you as an adversary any day of the week.’ Some Council members are readying for latest rental voucher fight
Advocates and some City Council members say expanding CityFHEPS housing assistance is key to preventing homelessness. Budget watchdogs warn it’s unsustainable.
Immigration
Policy
Lawmakers want Hochul to use clemency power to protect immigrants
The Clemency Justice Act would make applying for executive clemency easier and more transparent.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: When is super PAC money welcome?
The candidates in the 7th Congressional District weigh in.
New York City
20th Anniversary
Joe Crowley talks about how Queens has changed over the past 20 years
In an interview for City & State’s 20th anniversary, the former member of Congress also looks ahead to the borough’s next two decades.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: Domestic violence isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem
The solution is clear: New York must designate funding for culturally specific organizations for domestic violence survivors.
Policy
Policy
State AG Letitia James pushes ban on surveillance pricing
New York already requires companies to disclose when they set prices based on people’s personal data. Now, lawmakers want to ban the practice entirely.
Polls
Personality
Guess when Albany will pass the budget and win a City & State blanket
Think the state budget will be late again? Enter City & State’s 2026 budget poll and you could cozy up with your favorite magazine.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In NY-12, candidates are contending with Jack Schlossberg’s ‘Love Story’ factor
Schlossberg himself seems torn about how to handle the wildly popular show that fictionalizes the last years of his famous uncle’s life.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality