Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Andrew Cuomo’s last stand
The former governor has never liked debating, but he’ll need to turn in a debate performance for the ages to have any hope of becoming mayor.
New York City
Politics
After lower Manhattan raid, electeds join protests against ICE
New York City Council progressives were out in force to condemn the federal action.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Get back in, nerds. We’re watching another NYC mayoral debate.
On Wednesday, just days before early voting begins, the three candidates will make their final pitch to voters.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Stop the steal on ATM fees
New Yorkers now pay nearly $5 every time they withdraw funds.
News & Politics
Politics
Elise Stefanik says Hochul is raising the commuter tax. She’s wrong (for now)
Stefanik falsely accused Gov. Kathy Hochul of expanding the MTA payroll tax to the Capital Region after Hochul announced a Metro-North train to Albany.
New York City
Politics
At closed-door meeting, about 30 NYC Council members discussed the next speaker
Some members who attended the meeting said they are not keen to “give their votes away to outside actors.”
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Even year local elections are coming… for some
The state Court of Appeals upheld a law shifting many municipal elections to even-numbered years, but things will be a little wonky for several years.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
What’s next for Keith Powers? The Assembly, he hopes
The term-limited Manhattan City Council Member is running for Albany’s lower chamber.
Policy
Policy
Report: 154K NYC public school students were homeless last year
The number has continued to climb, and it has topped 100,000 for 10 years.
Personality
Personality
Eli Northrup doesn’t feel like a political outsider anymore
An interview with the public defender who is once again running to represent District 69
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State’s advisory board refreshes lineup of experts
The oversight panel now has 15 members, ensuring that our news coverage reflects New York’s diverse communities.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: Horse carriage ban opponents take a wait-and-see approach
The union representing the industry doesn’t want any deals and is banking on Ryder’s Law failing in the City Council.
News & Politics
Politics
Half a dozen congressional Democrats haven’t endorsed their party’s nominee for NYC mayor. It might not matter.
It’s not just Schumer and Jeffries who are staying quiet on New York City’s mayoral race.
Heard Around Town
Personality
These Curtis Sliwa mayoral debate quotes rocked us to our core
And Sliwa didn’t even need his red beret.
Heard Around Town
Politics
5 things that defined the first NYC mayoral debate
Three very different men took the stage Thursday night with three weeks to go until Election Day.
New York State
Politics
Private poll shows Hakeem Jeffries with 50-point lead over Chi Ossé in hypothetical congressional primary
The poll found that Jeffries would soundly defeat Ossé, state Sen. Jabari Brisport and Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman.
News & Politics
Politics
He’s baaaack: Eon Huntley files to challenge Stefani Zinerman again
Brace yourselves for another battle in the ongoing DSA-Jeffries proxy war in central Brooklyn.
Opinion
Opinion