Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York can’t afford to turn down $1 billion a year
Legalizing mobile sports betting brought the state nearly $1 billion. Legalizing online gambling and the online state lottery could bring in another $1 billion.
News & Politics
Politics
Which city leaders are calling for a federal takeover of Rikers Island?
The city comptroller, public advocate, state attorney general, federal prosecutors and even former DOC commissioners all support federal receivership for the city’s jails.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Pablo Guzmán, through activism and journalism, made a difference
The Young Lords minister of communication became a fixture of New York’s press corps after the group disbanded in 1975.
News & Politics
Politics
Who might run for mayor in 2025 (besides Eric Adams)?
A number of politicians – ranging from progressives to centrists – are seriously considering the possibility of running for mayor.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Coalition fighting right to shelter changes to rally in Albany and NYC
The group has expanded its ranks in the last month.
Albany Agenda
Politics
After his expulsion from Congress, George Santos goes on the warpath
His posts have targeted Reps. Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis and Nick LaLota.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 New York City Top 50 Lobbyists
The leading government relations firms across the five boroughs.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 New York State Top 50 Lobbyists
Government relations pros guiding the Empire State.
Policy
Policy
Budget headaches complicate City Council’s priorities for 2024
Austerity measures from the Adams administration could limit the creation of many new programs.
Policy
Policy
What the New York City Council got done in the past two years
The legislative body could use some of its additional oversight powers in the next session.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: The hard part of being mayor has started for Eric Adams
His supporters hoped he might be a more populist version of Mike Bloomberg. But he has unwittingly echoed Donald Trump.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Enforcing the law means engaging today’s youth
The perception that police are an occupying force worsening the struggles in young people’s lives must be reversed.
Events
Policy
Christine Quinn: ‘The best job I’ve ever had was being on the City Council’
The former Speaker spoke to New York’s newest leaders at City & State’s annual City Council Retreat.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mike Lawler responds to George Santos’ expulsion
Lawler represents a district bordering Santos’ and tried unsuccessfully to get him kicked out of Congress last month. Now, he’s looking ahead to a post-Santos future.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Phil Banks quiet on rumored exit from Adams administration
The deputy mayor for public safety declined to comment on whether he would continue to serve in the role after this year.
Politics
Politics
George Santos expelled from Congress
The lying Long Island representative was ousted Friday, becoming only the sixth person in the nation’s history to be expelled.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Do Jews still have a place in progressive politics?
If Republicans cut loose their white supremacist reactionaries while progressives continue to deny Israel’s right to exist, American Jews’ votes could shift rightward.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: The crisis in New York’s child welfare system must be addressed
The solution starts with comprehensive care
Transportation
Policy