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.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Restoring the right to serve on juries for people with felony convictions
The Jury of Our Peers Act is a step toward equal justice.
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.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Building and saving community through giving circles
A Q&A with Hali Lee, founder of the Asian Women Giving Circle
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
Rafael Salamanca Jr. is eyeing Bronx borough hall. He has to topple Vanessa Gibson to get there.
The term-limited City Council member is giving the incumbent beep a serious primary challenge.
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