Opinion: Teaming up for the good of NYC infrastructure

The renewal of Joint Bidding in Albany is a must for New Yorkers.

• By Paul A. Ochoa
• 4 hours ago

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• 4 hours ago

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.

• By Kelly Grace Price
• July 30, 2026

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.

• By Fariha Rahman
• July 30, 2026

‘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.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 30, 2026

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.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 29, 2026

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
• July 29, 2026

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

• By City & State
• July 29, 2026

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
• July 29, 2026

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
• July 29, 2026

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