News & Politics
Politics
Is Hochul vs. Stefanik in New York’s future?
A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A different kind of political marriage
The 5BORO Institute will join with venerable good government group Citizens Union. Can this combined civic organization help clean up city government while advancing smart public policy?
50 Over 50 Alumni
Policy
City & State 50 over 50 alumni on dedication to public service
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago spoke at an event celebrating them and others for their more than half-a-century of making a difference.
Personality
Personality
Marina Marcou-O’Malley wins City & State 2025 budget poll
The co-executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education correctly predicted the budget would be finished on the night of May 8.
New York City
Politics
New pro-Brannan IE has ties to Coney Island casino proposal, former GOP candidate
The southern Brooklyn council member and comptroller candidate represents the site where Thor Equities wants to build the casino.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Understanding and facilitating life beyond the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
An interview with Lani Santo, CEO of Footsteps.
New York City
Politics
Tenant, real estate groups team up against rent hike for some voucher recipients
Advocacy groups are launching a coalition and letter-writing campaign to oppose the Adams administration’s proposal.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Letitia James backs Harvey Epstein in lower Manhattan council district
The state attorney general has only gotten involved in a couple of council races so far.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
How Kathy Hochul learned to ditch cooperation and embrace power
The governor wanted to change the culture of Albany. It changed her instead.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: No child should face a judge alone
Where is the outrage from City Hall? Where are the emergency funds to ensure universal legal representation for children in immigration court?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pro-housing and pro-open streets PACs throw down for Shahana Hanif
In her competitive Democratic primary, incumbent Hanif will benefit from a six-figure spend by the outside groups.
News & Politics
Politics
NY Times has approached NYC thought leaders to weigh in on mayoral race
Chu, Wylde, Bagga, Wolfson, Trujillo, Greer and more were asked to opine as part of the Times’ mayoral evaluation.
Housing
Policy
NY’s top court hears arguments on upstate rent control
The outcome of the case could determine whether cities like Kingston and Poughkeepsie can follow New York City’s lead and adopt rent stabilization measures.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Liz Krueger endorses Brad Lander No. 1 as he aims for Kathryn Garcia voters
The New York City comptroller is announcing state Sen. Liz Krueger’s No. 1 endorsement in a press conference on Friday.
News & Politics
Politics
NY lawmakers ask House GOP not to block AI regulations
New York has regulated AI companies when Congress has failed to do so – but House Republicans hope to put a stop to that.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: An innovative proposal to fund housing development at the Western Yards
Replicating the successful Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation model could allow for 4,000 new homes to be built on the site.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Freeze the rally
A lefty tenant rally was moved from the storied Abyssinian Baptist Church at the last minute.
Health Care
Politics