Housing
Policy
Hochul confirms she won’t pursue suburban housing mandates in ‘an election year’
The Democratic New York governor is leading efforts to regain suburban House seats that flipped in 2022.
Personality
Personality
Poll: What's next for George Santos?
Take City & State's poll and let us know what you think the future holds for everyone's favorite pathological liar.
Policy
Policy
Climate advocates to rally for NY HEAT Act
The law would limit what low-income residents pay for utilities and get rid of a subsidy for new gas hookups.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Here's how to get the state to actually work for the frontline feeding sector
These three steps can improve how well Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program and Nourish New York grants help feed hungry New Yorkers.
Policy
Politics
New York’s top court upholds state gun laws – for now
The Court of Appeals rejected Second Amendment challenges to the state’s gun laws on procedural grounds, but both sides of the gun control debate expect more lawsuits to be filed.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-17 in 2024?
Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is in national Democrats’ crosshairs, but he’s pulled off impressive victories more than once.
News & Politics
Politics
Election integrity advocates sue to stop use of touch screen voting machines in New York
The state Board of Elections approved the machines over opposition earlier this year.
Policy
Politics
Hochul to abandon required construction mandates in ambitious housing plan
The governor is backing off the requirement in a policy which has had little legislative support, and as Democrats face competitive and consequential elections in 2024.
New York City
Policy
City Council examines how to help migrant students in hearing
The Immigration and Education committees will review the impacts of shelter limits and other issues.
Politics
Personality
Mayor Andrew Cuomo and Gov. Letitia James? New York’s most chaotic possible futures
You thought the fighting between Cuomo and de Blasio was bad? Just imagine these nightmare scenarios.
Adams probes
Politics
Brianna Suggs no longer fundraising for Eric Adams campaign
Suggs, whose home was raided as part of a federal investigation into Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign, will stay on the 2025 campaign in another role.
Policy
Policy
On commissions and task forces, Hochul again issues dozens of vetoes
The governor said 32 proposed bills to study everything from Black youth suicide to climate expenditures would cost the state millions. A proposal to create a reparations task force was not vetoed.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A historic goal: Creating a New York City Freedom Trail
Jacob Morris, head of the Harlem Historical Society, wants to highlight the history of the Underground Railroad and a New York City Council bill may make his vision a reality.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault
The mayor denied knowing his accuser, who filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act on Nov. 22.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How George Santos infiltrated the Nassau County GOP
A new book “The Fabulist” explores the “Very American Legend” of the grifter who is now a household name.
News & Politics
Politics
Will Latimer challenge Bowman? It may come down to redistricting.
If the Independent Redistricting Commission redraws the congressional district’s boundaries, Westchester County Executive George Latimer could have a tough time beating Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
New York State
Policy
Poll: Broad support for universal free school meals, higher food stamp benefits
Siena College found that strong majorities backed these anti-hunger measures to be considered by the state Legislature.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Hudson Valley nonprofits partner on job opportunities for people with disablities
BRIDGES and Yes, She Can are collaborating on a store selling their products at the Palisades Center Mall.
Nonprofits
Personality