2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Delgado charts a leftwing guv campaign in first event since launch
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sought to distance himself from his boss at his not-launch rally in Brooklyn
Heard Around Town
Politics
Anthony Weiner has gripes about his opponents’ campaign office rent
The former rep’s campaign sent a letter to the Campaign Finance Board alleging two opponents got an unreported discount.
Technology
Policy
‘Little tech’ lobby starts campaign against AI regulation bills
The American Innovators Network is warning about unintended consequences of the RAISE Act and other legislation regulating AI companies.
LGBTQ+
Opinion
Opinion: We must create safe harbor for the trans community in NYC
This pride month, New York must provide shelter from the Trump administration’s tsunami of discriminatory executive orders and anti-trans vitriol.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Airbnb starts spending to support vocal critic Jumaane Williams
Why? Because he is “deeply committed to preserving the affordability of our city.”
NYN Media
NYN Media
Jan Fisher, executive director of Nonprofit Westchester, previews City & State's 2025 Nonprofit OpCon
City & State’s upcoming 2025 Nonprofit OpCon will feature over three dozen experts in the nonprofit field and eight panel discussions.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The leading contenders for Manhattan BP discuss their solutions for the borough
An excerpt from the Broadway Association’s online forum in May
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Electeds race to endorse Hochul following Delgado campaign launch
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s announcement that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul next year has resulted in a flood of endorsements for the incumbent.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Domestic and elder abuse leave scars many can’t see
Coerced debt can keep abuse survivors locked in dangerous situations, but a new bill aims to provide relief.
News & Politics
Politics
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launches campaign for governor
After breaking with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Delgado now looks to be challenging her from the left.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Train Daddy’s return ‘beyond’ exciting
Penn Station advocate Sam Turvey sees hope for the transit hub’s redevelopment with Andy Byfod leading the project.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Stop our political blindness on inhumane horse-drawn carriages
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats its animals.” By this measure, New York City is failing.
New York State
Politics
In upstate New York, LGBTQ+ service providers are being pushed to the edge
The state’s protections could go a long way to combat Trump’s threats that would affect organizations outside of New York City.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Charles Rangel, in his own words
The longtime member of Congress, Harlem power broker and part of the “Gang of Four” spoke to City & State last year.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s workers are under attack. The EmPIRE Act is how we fight back.
This critical state legislation would give New York’s working people the tools to enforce their rights under the labor law when the state doesn’t have the resources or political will to do so.
Immigration
Policy
Can NY stop ICE from arresting immigrants at federal courthouses?
Existing state law only limits arrests at state courthouses, and it’s not clear the state Legislature has the power to stop arrests in federal buildings.
News & Politics
Politics
At their first debate, Mark Levine and Justin Brannan say they’ll stand up to the next mayor, whoever that is
Neither comptroller candidate has endorsed in the mayor’s race.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics