Dianne Morales refuses her staff union’s demands

The Working Families Party appeared to pull its support for Morales in response to her campaign’s labor unrest.

• By Jeff Coltin
• June 4, 2021

Democrats duke it out in person and top court nominee met with opposition

Rounding up the week’s political news

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• June 4, 2021

It sure is hard to watch Assembly committee meetings online

City & State recorded them on a busy day this week to help Speaker Carl Heastie up his digital game.

• By Zach Williams
• June 4, 2021

History may be kind to de Blasio – but the mayoral candidates haven’t been

And more coverage of key 2021 races.

• By Jeff Coltin and Sydney Kashiwagi
• June 4, 2021

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

• June 4, 2021

Mayor and pariah, de Blasio becomes an issue in the mayoral race

NYC mayoral candidates are quick to criticize their fellow Democrat – or any candidate too close to him.

• By Jeff Coltin
• June 3, 2021

A Q&A with New York City Chief Democracy Officer Laura Wood

She’s getting New Yorkers up to speed on ranked-choice voting.

• By Natasha Ishak
• June 3, 2021

Leader to Leader: Richard Buery

• By Greg Berman
• June 3, 2021

What’s going on with New York’s Excluded Workers Fund?

• By Kay Dervishi
• June 3, 2021

Barkan: Kathryn Garcia is as moderate as Yang and Adams

Progressives may be turning towards because she is competent, but her ideology doesn’t always align with theirs.

• By Ross Barkan
• June 3, 2021

Supersized PAC spending in the mayoral race

And more coverage of key 2021 races.

• By Jeff Coltin and Sydney Kashiwagi
• June 2, 2021

New York City senior centers to restart indoor activities by June 14

• By Kay Dervishi
• June 2, 2021

Editor’s note: New series focuses on most competitive NYC races

City & State, the 92nd Street Y and PIX11 are hosting forums on the elections for mayor, comptroller and Manhattan borough president.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• June 2, 2021

What’s next after pot?

Magic mushrooms are on the slate of psychedelics that could become legal in New York in the coming year.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• June 1, 2021

Queens electeds are starting to look more like Queens

There is a lag between changes in the population and political representation, but this year’s races could close that gap.

• By Roshan Abraham
• June 1, 2021

How does NYC’s budget process work?

More hearings than you’d expect.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• June 1, 2021

Legislative progress on climate change divides political left

Groups like the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America say Albany Democrats are not doing enough to promote renewable energy.

• By Zach Williams
• June 1, 2021

Rival Resumés as a Dozen Seek Victory in Daneek’s District

Daneek Miller, who has represented the 27th district since 2014, is term limited, paving the way for a wide-open race to replace him.

• By Jarrett Murphy/City Limits
• June 1, 2021

In Brooklyn, Incumbent Council Member Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term

New York City Council Member Farah Louis is among the 18 members of the 51-seat Council eligible for and seeking reelection this year, but she is not able to cruise to a full term representing Brooklyn’s 45th District.

• By Amanda Salazar/Gotham Gazette
• June 1, 2021

Impact of NYC voucher legislation could be limited by last-minute change

• By Kay Dervishi
• June 1, 2021