2024 presidential election
Politics
NY Black women electeds rallied for Harris on massive Sunday night Zoom call
City Council Member Selvena Brooks Powers said, “I’m willing to put my chucks on and dust them off a little bit.”
2024 presidential election
Politics
On NY’s left, some ‘newfound hope’ in Kamala Harris
After lackluster support for Biden, some progressive lawmakers in New York are already making plans to campaign for a Democratic ticket with Harris at the top.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Andrea Stewart-Cousins is excited about Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy
“I think this is going to be a whole different kind of race,” the state Senate majority leader told City & State in an exclusive interview.
News & Politics
Politics
Are comptrollers running for NYC mayor doomed?
Brad Lander and Scott Stringer are both likely to challenge Mayor Eric Adams. History doesn’t bode well for them.
MTA
Policy
For Janno Lieber, congestion pricing isn’t dead
The self-described “patron saint of challenging projects” is trying to keep the MTA from moving backward – without straying from his boss.
2024 presidential election
Politics
NY swing district Democrats breathe a sigh of relief
Joe Biden’s withdrawal was welcome news for members of his party in competitive districts.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Kathy Hochul stuck with Biden until the very end
The New York governor refused to entertain the idea that Biden should step aside. Now that he has, she says she’s “proud to stand beside” Kamala Harris.
2024 presidential election
Politics
New York politicians react to Biden dropping out
Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Democrats should now double down on women
A Kamala Harris-Gretchen Whitmer ticket would highlight Democrats’ commitment to women’s rights.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Commentary: When a nonprofit should – or shouldn’t grow
What can be learned from the failed expansion of Benefits Data Trust and how New York organizations are looking to make an impact without taking on the same risks.
News & Politics
Politics
Burgos abruptly announces resignation, effective immediately
The Bronx Democratic Party is already lining up a successor to the South Bronx lawmaker.
Technology
Politics
‘Not a cyber attack’: NYC officials project calm amid CrowdStrike outage
“Our infrastructure and emergency operations – they’re all in place,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bob Holden hopes his chief of staff will decide to run for his Queens seat
The conservative Democrat and founder of the Common Sense Caucus has occupied a unique role on the City Council.
Personality
Personality
The state Legislature wants New Yorkers to celebrate onions, sheep and synonyms
The recent commemorative days that have passed in Albany.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Filling seats and satisfying staff at a uniquely funded nonprofit theater
An interview with 59E59 Artistic Director Val Day
News & Politics
Politics
Susan Zhuang cop-biting incident highlights deep divides among southern Brooklyn Democrats
The council member was welcomed to a packed press conference like a hero on Thursday – but many of her colleagues have gleefully mocked her.
Opinion
Opinion: Why we love the personalities in politics
Here’s a way to bridge us all and save democracy
Events
Policy