New York City Council
Policy
Concerned about e-bikes? Julie Menin is looking into them
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’ll review 17 bills under consideration by the City Council, but said his priority is cracking down on already illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Komatireddy’s law-and-order AG campaign
Republican attorney general nominee Saritha Komatireddy is going against the odds in her attempt to unseat two-term Letitia James.
New York City
Policy
Rikers commission aims to seize momentum with video campaign
The commission assembled to keep New York City on track to close Rikers Island is releasing a series of videos aimed at spurring progress forward.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Confusion, legal questions surround ranked choice voting effort in city of Albany
Ranked choice, but no primaries? Albany Dems and progressives are teaming up to defeat a proposal that would end them.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Taylor Swift’s wedding spurs fandom-led philanthropy
As hundreds gathered for New York Cares’ Swift-themed student supply event, galvanizing pop culture fanbases may boost nonprofit giving and volunteer needs.
New York City
Politics
Dozens of city officials are driven around by chauffeurs. Are they living in a bubble?
The passenger princess life can be isolating, but some call it a necessity of the job.
Transportation
Politics
Who gets a car in the Mamdani administration? These 52 officials
A car and driver is a perk for dozens of jobs in city government besides the mayor.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Teaming up for the good of NYC infrastructure
The renewal of Joint Bidding in Albany is a must for New Yorkers.
NYPD
Politics
NYPD inspector investigated in psych eval scandal getting promoted
“Whistleblower” NYPD Inspector Terrell Anderson’s promotion to deputy chief looks like a redemption story, following City & State reporting on unlicensed psychologists.
Policy
Policy
What Mamdani’s Office of Community Safety does in the aftermath of tragedy
Some elected officials are still waiting to see the effects of the mayor’s gun violence prevention plans.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘Fuck this, we’re getting better’: Liz Krueger is on the mend
After suffering a stroke in April, the longtime state senator is ready to get back to work.
Taxes
Policy
What’s a pied-à-terre tax and why do people care?
The Mamdani administration is managing the new pied-à-terre tax. The rollout is off to a rough start.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
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.
Immigration
Policy
More New York Dems are calling for ICE to be abolished
A letter to Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries now has 143 electeds’ signatures.
Personality
Personality
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.
Budget
Politics