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
Brooklyn Young Democrats back Brooklyn’s own Brad Lander in NYC mayor’s race
The renegade group ranked a full slate of five candidates – none of whom overlap with the county Democratic leader’s pick.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
How much did Zohran Mamdani’s call to action help Adrienne Adams’ fundraising?
We found hundreds of Mamdani donors who gave to Adams just before a crucial deadline.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Faith leaders urge Assembly to pass packaging reduction bill
The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act just passed the state Senate but faces intense opposition from the plastics industry and some business leaders.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Fighting for greater oversight of New York prisons following two fatal beatings
An interview with Jennifer Scaife, executive director of the Correctional Association of New York
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York loses a powerful voice
Tom Robbins, who passed away earlier this week, was a great journalist, a great man, a great colleague, a great friend, a great educator and a great mentor.
News & Politics
Politics
And the WFP ranking is… maybe happening, maybe not?
The lefty Working Families Party is surveying members on whether to express preference in the mayor’s race after endorsing four candidates.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics