Budget
Policy
Finances in MY executive budget? It’s more likely than you think
Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched a fiscally-focused spending plan that plays it safe with state money and is light on prickly policy proposals.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Overcoming leadership challenges and creating nonprofit succession plans
An interview with Family & Children’s Association President and CEO Jeffrey Reynolds.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2026 Albany Power 100
The most influential New Yorkers in state government and politics.
Announcements
Personality
Editor’s Note: Kate Lisa is joining City & State
We’re bolstering our state politics coverage in a big year.
New York City Council
Politics
Meet the new, bigger City Council Progressive Caucus
With 24 members – now including Gale Brewer – the caucus is two short of a City Council majority.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani visits NAN for first MLK Day as mayor
Al Sharpton’s headquarters is always a political hotspot for Democrats.
New York City
Politics
Vickie Paladino takes to the airwaves to attack Julie Menin
“Julie, you made a big mistake yesterday.”
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul has $20 million war chest as she campaigns for reelection
In the second half of last year, the governor raised $5.4 million, while her primary opponent Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado raised $1.2 million.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Mamdani needs better political time management
Wading into the murky waters of primary politics is a quagmire that wastes your time and energy.
New York City
Politics
Brisport ‘asked to leave the stage’ at Hochul event after endorsing Antonio Delgado
Gov. Kathy Hochul knows a picture is forever.
Personality
Personality
Yvonne Armstrong isn’t discouraged by the challenges facing health care workers
An interview with the (relatively) new president of 1199SEIU.
New York City
Politics
This term’s New York City Council Committees have dropped
Forty committees, 51 members, lots of reading the tea leaves.
Personality
20th Anniversary
Timeline: A history of City & State through the years
Celebrating our 20th anniversary by taking a look back at key moments in the company’s past.
New York State
20th Anniversary
Where are they now: Top 10 from the first Albany Power 100
Only two political figures remain in government positions today.
New York State
20th Anniversary
How State of the State addresses have evolved over the past 20 years
What have governors highlighted in their agenda-setting speeches?
Policy
20th Anniversary
Major accomplishments by City Council speakers from the past two decades
Each legislative leader has had their own top priorities.
Opinion
20th Anniversary
Publisher’s note: Celebrating two decades of award-winning political journalism
Major magazine issues, new events and a special podcast series will mark City & State’s 20th anniversary
Editor's Note
20th Anniversary
Editor’s note: Back at home for a big year
Kicking off City & State’s 20th anniversary with a major leadership announcement.
News & Politics
Politics