News & Politics

Politics

Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?

The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.

Policy

Policy

Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?

Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Iwen Chu: ‘I didn’t just start two years ago, I started 20 years ago.’

The first Asian American woman elected to the state Senate was defeated after just one term. She’s unsure if she’ll run again.

Events

Policy

At legislators' retreat, lawmakers discuss AI and economic growth

City & State’s Legislators’ Retreat featured keynote speeches from Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Center for an Urban Future executive director Jonathan Bowles.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Could Eric Adams actually switch political parties? Here’s how it would work.

The Democratic New York City mayor was previously a registered Republican. Asked about whether he would go back to the GOP on Friday, Adams initially didn’t rule it out.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Reviving NYC through bold progressive action

The 2024 presidential election was a wake-up call: promises aren’t enough, and progressives must deliver concrete solutions that directly improve people’s quality of life.

News & Politics

Politics

What makes a state legislator run for City Council?

It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.

Policy

Policy

As worker injuries increase, advocates push Hochul to sign warehouse safety bill

The annual rate of warehouse injuries increased 30% last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

New York City

Policy

Day two of 2024 NYCETC conference discusses actionable change for workforce development

The event wrapped up with opening remarks from the organization’s CEO Gregory Morris, Doe Fund CEO Jennifer Mitchell and NYSERDA Workforce Project Manager Beth Offenbacker.

Heard Around Town

Politics

A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader

There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.

LGBTQ+

Opinion

Editor’s note: The American LGBTQ+ Museum breaks ground on a well-deserved home in New York City

A who’s who of local and state politics joined Gov. Kathy Hochul for the historic moment at the New York Historical Society.