NYN Media

NYN Media

Janos Marton is taking Dream.org into its AI advocacy era

After being promoted to CEO, Marton spoke to City & State about his priorities for the organization ahead of the midterm elections.

New York City

Policy

NYC’s 2-K program set to expand to the Bronx and Staten Island

New York City's free childcare program for two-year-olds will expand by 10,000 seats next year, including in the Bronx and on Staten Island.

Politics

Politics

Encountering AI in elected officials’ statements

City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.

New York City

Opinion

Opinion: The World Cup was a test for city government. How did we do?

The World Cup added $2 billion to our local economy, supported more than 12,000 jobs and increased foot traffic to our sports bars by 16%.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Politics

With new ads, progressive super PAC looks to deploy Mamdani voters for Hochul

Affiliated with Make the Road Action, Left Hook launched two new ads by Mamdani videographers Melted Solids.

New York City

Politics

Poll: Nine months into Mamdani’s tenure, affordability remains serious problem

A new survey from Honan Strategy Group found that nearly half of New York City voters say they are likely to leave the city within the next five years due to the cost of living.

New York City Council

Policy

Can the City Council rein in the Strategic Response Group?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised on the campaign trail to disband the controversial NYPD unit. Will a bill gaining traction in the City Council get to it first?

Politics

Personality

John Samuelsen is (predictably) not happy about the horse carriage ban

An interview with the union leader on what he plans to do next about the apparent deal to ban the industry from New York City.

Personality

Personality

Want to be the BOO-klyn Democratic Party chair?

Grab a haunted tablecloth and turn it into a political Halloween costume.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

A more confident Conley takes on Lawler in second NY-17 debate

Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley may have leaned on the same points as the first debate, but it was a whole new ballgame.

New York City

Politics

Nikki Lucas, prospective Brooklyn Democratic Party chair, sued over campaign debts

A spokesperson for the Assembly member who could lead the county party described past invoices as disputed and said they’re “under review.”

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

5 moments that defined the gubernatorial debate

Hochul invoked Trump, Blakeman backpedaled, pandemonium ensued.

New York City

Policy

NYC Council members bracing for a sea change in housing development

City & State reached out to nearly 30 council members subject to a new affordable housing fast track. They’re largely disgruntled over the new normal.