Heard Around Town
Politics
Madison Square Garden-backed PAC spends on 3 NYC Council candidates
The James Dolan-founded independent expenditure committee has released digital ads for Maya Kornberg, Dermot Smyth and incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Shaping the future of New York’s state’s voter registration
City & State’s upcoming 2025 Democracy in New York: Defending and Securing Voting Rights Forum features a presentation by Professor John Mollenkopf of CUNY’s Graduate Center and three panel discussions.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Employers of domestic workers push for legislation to protect immigrants
In addition to spreading fear in immigrant communities, the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans could hurt the state’s economy.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Personality
‘The Trump candidate is Eric Adams’: Curtis Sliwa sizes up the mayoral race
A candid chat with the Republican mayoral candidate
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Here are the big dates to watch ahead of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary
Candidates are on TV. Normal people are starting to care about the mayor’s race. It’s officially primary season.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Ensuring Penny the Chihuahua ‘gets the justice she deserves’
Lawmakers answer the call with legislation to enhance pet protections and hold owners criminally accountable for their animals.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Which bills could pass now that the budget is done?
Elder Parole, the NY HEAT Act and Medical Aid in Dying are some of the controversial pieces of legislation that the Legislature is expected to consider before session ends in June.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
Elizabeth Holtzman on her groundbreaking career and the ‘horror’ of the new Trump era
A Q&A with the former trailblazer from Brooklyn.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
Brian Lehrer on why coverage of local communities is so important
A Q&A with the longtime WNYC host.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
Marisa Lago decries the retreat from the international order
A Q&A with the veteran city, state and federal official.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
How Randi Weingarten’s career prepared her to take on Trump
A Q&A with the veteran education labor leader.
50 Over 50 Alumni
Personality
H. Carl McCall isn’t done with New York politics just yet
A Q&A with the former state comptroller.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The time for smart, responsible AI regulation is now
The RAISE Act ensures groundbreaking AI developers have a safety plan.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Serving New Yorkers in need despite major federal cuts
An interview with Catholic Charities Community Services Director Beatriz Diaz Taveras as she prepares to step down.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Don't let politics obscure a health victory in New York
The legacy of former New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan shows how effective governance can transcend political turbulence.
Budget
Politics
Fierce debate over standards for religious schools prompted last-minute budget delays
The state Senate and Assembly were split over whether to relax educational standards for yeshivas and other private schools.
Budget
Policy
The state budget passed at last: What’s in it for NYC?
Mayor Eric Adams’ priorities were funded for the most part.
Budget
Policy