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.

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.

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

Poll finds majority support for Medical Aid in Dying Act

Although the Catholic Church opposes the bill, the new poll found that 65% of Catholic New Yorkers believe terminally ill patients should be able to end their lives with a doctor’s help.