News & Politics
Politics
Being NYC mayor historically sucks. Will that hold true for Zohran Mamdani?
He’s got an unwieldy coalition, a hostile president and extremely high expectations – but he’s also got global stardom on his side.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why a Muslim mayor and Jewish Speaker embody the spirit of New York
Here’s how we can unite our city.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rick Cotton on airport construction progress and a new Manhattan bus terminal
An interview with the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at City & State’s 2025 Transportation Summit.
Policy
Policy
Lander spars with progressive activist group that previously backed him
New York Communities for Change once endorsed Comptroller Brad Lander as a climate champion. Now they claim “BlackRock Brad” betrayed them.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A daring new chapter in New York City history
Seventeen years to the day after Barack Obama’s “Yes, we can” triumph, New York City voters overwhelmingly pick a 34-year-old Muslim democratic socialist to lead them.
Politics
Politics
‘Knives in my back:’ Alicia Vaichunas feels betrayed by Bob Holden
The Republican City Council candidate lost by a surprising margin to her former colleague, Democrat Phil Wong.
New York City
Politics
Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
The Bronx will return to having no Republican representatives next year, following the defeat of incumbent Kristy Marmorato.
New York City
Politics
Kayla Santosuosso wins southern Brooklyn City Council race
She will succeed her boss Justin Brannan and become the district’s first female council member.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2025 New York City Council general election results for races to watch
There are a few key races that will help determine the shape of the council next year.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York City’s young Democrats want to put the party back in party
Zohran Mamdani has energized young voters, and the city’s young Democrats are celebrating.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani votes in favor of ballot proposals 1-5
The Democratic nominee has studiously avoided taking a position on the proposals until the last possible moment.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Live blog: New York Election Day 2025
Updates from three mayoral candidates, juggernaut voter turnout, one divided city.
Somos
Politics
Why go to Somos?
To make deals, lift up Latino voices and, according to one of our experts, witness some premium ass-kissing.
News & Politics
Politics
Zohran Mamdani, jubilant, takes New York
More than 2 million New Yorkers voted in this year’s mayoral election, the most since the 1960s.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a three-way race.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Deborah Glick backs district leader to succeed her in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is supporting Jeannine Kiely, a district leader who co-founded Friends of the Elizabeth Street Garden.
Personality
Personality
Confusing acronyms are a big part of New York’s political alphabet soup
Some organizations share the same acronym while others are extremely close.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul hits the campaign trail
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled from Buffalo to NYC to stump for Democrats and ballot proposals ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Trailblazers
Power Lists