Heard Around Town
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers pitches new subcommittee focused on federal government
The New York City Council speaker candidate said the committee is necessary amid federal funding threats.
Personality
Personality
Many New York political figures have received President Donald Trump’s amnesty
Pardons and commutations abound for Rudy Giuliani, George Santos and others.
News & Politics
Politics
Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Yvette Clarke back Crystal Hudson for City Council speaker
As five speaker candidates continue to work toward a winning coalition, Hudson’s increasingly looks like it will count on Brooklyn.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How did Phil Wong win in Queens’ purplest district?
The Democratic candidate outperformed even his own expectations, riding the “Mamdani tsunami.”
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2025 Women Power 100
Leaders determining the course of New York politics and government.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zohran learns early how not to please everyone
The mayor-elect is at odds with three other elected officials on the left, and it’s still November!
New York State
Personality
Gov. Kathy Hochul, gearing up for reelection, is ready to ‘fight like hell’
She’s taking on Trump, Stefanik, Delgado – and running the Empire State.
News & Politics
Politics
Elle Bisgaard-Church, Hope Knight, Cathleen McCadden Benjamin honored as women thought leaders in government
At a Kasirer and City & State event, Bisgaard-Church emphasized Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care push.
New York City Council
Politics
Amanda Farías pitches child care for council staff
Child care – a point of alignment between the governor and incoming mayor – is an emerging topic of discussion in the City Council speaker’s race too.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: Sid Davidoff ‘brilliantly smart’ at politics, dies at 86
New York’s political community mourned the death of the government relations veteran.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Best corporate practices for supporting nonprofits during a ‘state of emergency’
An interview with Raised By Us Executive Director Jessica Sloan on how to leverage volunteerism in support of the sector.
New York State
Opinion
Editor’s note: Rochester thrives on playing around
How the Strong National Museum of Play is revitalizing a portion of this upstate city.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: Fear isn’t leadership – New York needs policing built on trust
Good policing doesn’t depend on violating rights. It depends on professionalism, fairness and community trust.
New York City
Politics
Can Brooklyn stand united in City Council speaker race?
Both the borough’s Democratic leader and many of its members want to vote as a bloc. First they would have to agree on a candidate to support.
News & Politics
Politics
Will Joann Ariola remain minority leader? The math isn’t on her side.
Buckle up, buttercups! We may have another tiny GOP battle on our hands.
Events
Policy
Increasing diversity in government contracts through partnership and policy
City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit: Facilitating Government Partnerships for NY’s Businesses looks at how to leverage public-private collaborations to support underrepresented businesses.
Politics
Politics
Mark Levine endorses Assembly Member Micah Lasher in NY-12
He’s no Kennedy grandson, but the state legislator is clearly the favorite of the Upper West Side political machine.
Opinion
Opinion