Publisher's Section

Opinion

Publisher’s Note: City & State loses a cherished colleague

Jim Katocin, City & State’s first employee, was an expert in sales and advertising – and his kindness will not be forgotten.

Albany Agenda

Policy

Former Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell on track to join state parole board

During his long career in the state Legislature, O’Donnell supported expanding parole – and soon, he’ll get to decide who deserves it.

Policy

Policy

Parole and sentencing reform left out of omnibus prison reform bill

Criminal justice advocates are chafing at the exclusion of measures they say are necessary to respond to Robert Brooks’ death in a truly meaningful way.

New York City Council

Politics

The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council

Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again

New York City

Opinion

Editor’s note: AOC’s ranked endorsements boost hopes for NYC Democratic mayoral candidates

Although Zohran Mamdani and Adrienne Adams ranked Nos. 1 and 2, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie were just as “thrilled” to have her support.

New York City Council

Politics

Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux

As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.

Health Care

Policy

Religious groups urge Hochul to kill Medical Aid in Dying bill

The controversial Medical Aid in Dying legislation has finally made it through both the Assembly and the state Senate, but the governor could still veto it.

News & Politics

Politics

Iwen Chu files to run for office again

The southern Brooklyn Democrat lost reelection to the state Senate last year.

News & Politics

Politics

State leaders’ response to federal funding cuts: Blame Republicans

If the Senate passes the GOP federal budget bill, millions of New Yorkers will lose access to Medicaid coverage and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Tech companies are spending big on 2025 NYC races

The tech sector hasn’t always been successful in getting what it wants out of New York’s regulatory landscape, but Airbnb, DoorDash and Uber sure seem to have the resources to keep trying.

Albany Agenda

Policy

The bills to watch in the final week of session

Prison reforms, a packaging reduction bill and the Grieving Families Act could all come up for a vote before the Legislative session ends.

New York City

Politics

DC 37 launches new PAC to boost mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams

The PAC is working with Red Horse Strategies, consultants who backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021.

New York City Council

Politics

New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch

Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

How fed changes targeting nonprofits expose organizational weaknesses

At City and State’s 11th annual Nonprofit OpCon, experts stressed the importance of flexibility and doing more with less

News & Politics

Politics

Delgado calls for universal health care as he distances himself from Hochul

The lieutenant governor indicated he would be more willing to create ambitious and expensive social welfare programs than his boss has been.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Algorithms are inflating our rent. It’s time to stop them.

We need to pass a state law prohibiting landlords from using algorithmic price-setting software like RealPage.