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.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: CFB should not give another dime to Adams campaign

While the Campaign Finance Board and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds.

Policy

Policy

Day one of 2024 NYCETC workforce agenda conference addresses policy pathways for career development

The two-day event kicked off with opening remarks from the organization's CEO Gregory Morris, Hot Bread Kitchen CEO Leslie Abbey and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

Labor

Politics

32BJ staff looks to unionize with CWA, asks for neutrality

Organizers and other staff with the politically powerful union are seeking to organize themselves after past false starts.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The emperor has new clothes

Mayor Eric Adams shuffled his top managers and came up with three aces. Can he still trump his critics and a growing legion of challengers?

New York City

Politics

Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?

Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.

News & Politics

Politics

Skoufis launches campaign to become DNC chair

The little-known state senator’s bid to lead the national party faces long odds.

New York City Council

Policy

Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan

The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Gillibrand is ignoring the threat of mass deportation

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is not taking the incoming Trump administration's repeated threats of mass deportation seriously.

New York State

Policy

Hochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants who break the law

The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Adams on his legal woes: ‘This is terrifying for an American to go through’

After Damian Williams officially announced his resignation, the New York City mayor was pretty candid about what it felt like to be subject to Williams’ scrutiny.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: It’s too late to bring the SS United States to New York City

The famed ocean liner is destined to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: NYC must account for opioid fund spending

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie calls for transparency and strategy to tackle the local opioid crisis with funds won from pharmaceutical companies.

News & Politics

Politics

NYC officials and agencies are migrating to Bluesky

Some are tired of Elon Musk. Others say they’re following their constituents.

New York City Council

Politics

Justin Brannan is backing his chief counsel for his City Council seat

Kayla Santosuosso, the new president of the Bay Ridge Democrats, cites her ties to the Arab American community as important to her work.

New York City

Politics

Step aside governors, Hakeem Jeffries is ready to take the Democratic mantle

He’ll be on the front lines crafting the party’s messaging and fighting the Trump agenda in Washington, D.C.