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Politics

How will Canada’s new prime minister affect New York?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has a mandate to fight back against the Trump administration’s attacks on our northern neighbor – and New York could be caught in the middle.

LGBTQ+

Policy

Senate committee advances GOP anti-trans bill

Three Democrats joined with Republicans to advance a bill that would allow schools to ban trans girls from participating in women’s sports, though the bill is unlikely to pass the full Senate.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Kamillah Hanks’ challenger fights to stay on the ballot

Jozette Carter-Williams, who has petitioned to run in the Democratic primary, is backed by the city’s police union.

Policy

Policy

Hochul to get expanded authority to make midyear budget cuts

With financial turmoil on the horizon promising a recession, legislators have agreed to allow the governor to recommend cuts they would still need to approve.

Budget

Politics

Will the state budget deliver on Hochul’s affordability promises?

Many of the governor’s marquee affordability proposals look likely to make it into the final version of the budget, which could help Hochul as she runs for reelection.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Zohran Mamdani is trying to build a new NYC Democratic primary coalition

Can the 33-year-old surprise breakout candidate unite Muslim and South Asian voters, young leftists and even convince some former Eric Adams supporters?

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Are mayoral candidates getting serious about Chinese American voters?

Chinese American voter turnout spiked in 2021. The growing population could play a role in 2025 – if campaigns engage them.

Events

Policy

Shaping the future of New York’s state’s affordable housing

City & State’s upcoming 2025 Affordable Housing Forum features keynote speaker RuthAnne Visnauskas of New York State Homes and Community Renewal and three panel discussions.

Budget

Policy

It's official: This year's budget is the latest in 15 years

Gov. Kathy Hochul is presiding over the most tardy budget since 2010 – breaking the previous record she set in 2023.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

New York Historical prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday

Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of New York City’s oldest museum, discusses new exhibits in a recent interview.

Policy

Policy

Hochul wants condos in exchange for HAVP

The governor agreed to a two-year pilot for a popular rental voucher program, but not without getting something in return.

Albany Agenda

Policy

Proposed law would let City Council remove NYC mayor

Currently, the governor has the power to remove the mayor, but the City Council does not.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York For All promotes public safety and protects families

As a state that prides itself on diversity and justice, New York must live up to its values by enacting fundamental protections for immigrant communities.