Personality
Personality
Why did the GOP pick Alison Esposito to challenge Rep. Pat Ryan?
Esposito was not the obvious choice to run against the Democratic incumbent, but she was the only one willing to challenge him.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
The many missteps of Mondaire Jones
Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
Marc Molinaro shifts to the right
As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Adams indictment highlights growing Turkish influence in U.S.
Local politicians like Mayor Eric Adams have become appealing targets for foreign patronage networks.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NY ABLE celebrates seven year anniversary
The NY ABLE program allows people with disabilities to build up their savings – without jeopardizing their public benefits.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
At Transportation Alternatives, holding down the fort until a new leader is found
An interview with the nonprofit’s interim co-executive directors, Elizabeth Adams and Megan Eiss.
Polls
Personality
Here’s who City & State readers predict will win next month’s state legislative elections
More than 90 readers responded to City & State’s poll, with most predicting that incumbents would prevail in tough races.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’
Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings
Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.
New York City
Personality
How an unexpected player in the fight for affordable housing is making a difference
The New York City Department of Social Services is tackling a suite of housing issues.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New campaign engages CUNY to quantify need in human services
The human services and advocacy campaign known as BUMP, or “Bring up minimum pay,” wants the minimum wage floor for the sector to match the cost of living in New York state.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Democrats welcome Trump to NY, just maybe not MSG
The former president is planning his third New York campaign rally of the cycle at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27
News & Politics
Politics
Who in Eric Adams’ orbit has been searched and subpoenaed by the feds?
A running list of known searches, seizures and subpoenas among top officials and advisers to Mayor Eric Adams.
News & Politics
Politics
Dem Senate candidates have more money to spend than GOP opponents
Across the state, Democratic candidates largely report having more cash on hand than Republicans in the most competitive state Senate elections.
New York City
Personality
5 things to know about First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer
The longtime bureaucrat has been elevated to add some steady leadership during a time of crisis in the Eric Adams administration.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Super PAC spending in state races down, but not out
There isn’t a ton of outside spending so far in state legislative general elections, but both new and old players are still trying to peddle influence
News & Politics
Politics
NY state attorney general sues TikTok
The lawsuit accuses TikTok’s parent company of misleading the public about the app’s harmful effects on youth mental health.
News & Politics
Politics