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Opinion: Dawn of a new generation of leadership

Last night’s Democratic mayoral primary illustrated a seismic generational shift in New York, as Zohran Mamdani’s win was turbocharged by the under-35 vote.

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Opinion: Gazing into the primary day crystal ball

What looked to be a coronation is now a dead heat. Here’s what to look out for as you watch tonight’s Democratic mayoral primary results.

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Opinion: The Club World Cup should celebrate immigrants, not criminalize them

New York is a sanctuary city, and that means we must protect the dignity of all people – residents and visitors alike.

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Opinion: NYC deserves more tenant champions serving on the City Council

REBNY and the LeFrak Organization are spending big to drown out the voices of working-class voters.

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Opinion: The path to universal child care for New Yorkers' youngest can start here

We need to make it possible for families to stay in New York City, and affordable childcare is foundational to these efforts.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Hochul should sign the Keep Police Radio Public Act

The bill ensuring media access to encrypted law enforcement communications awaits the governor’s signature.

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Opinion: The Eric Adams I know

I’m Eric Adams’ former “mayor class principal.” In a candid podcast interview, I grilled the independent candidate on his administration’s appointments, his battles with the media, his chances in November and whether he has any regrets from his first term.

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Publisher’s Note: City & State loses a cherished colleague

Jim Katocin, City & State’s first employee, was an expert in sales and advertising – and his kindness will not be forgotten.

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New York City

Editor’s note: AOC’s ranked endorsements boost hopes for NYC Democratic mayoral candidates

Although Zohran Mamdani and Adrienne Adams ranked Nos. 1 and 2, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie were just as “thrilled” to have her support.

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Opinion: Algorithms are inflating our rent. It’s time to stop them.

We need to pass a state law prohibiting landlords from using algorithmic price-setting software like RealPage.

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Opinion: ‘Excited delirium’ is racist pseudoscience. NY must ban it as a diagnosis.

Hiding behind a fictional medical term enables police to justify ultra-aggressive tactics and then shirk accountability when those tactics wind up killing someone in their custody.

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Opinion: How to fight measles outbreaks in NY

The state Senate and Assembly are running out of time to pass pro-vaccine legislation before the end of session.

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Opinion: Calling balls and strikes on charges of antisemitism

The Jewish community needs candidates who treat our safety seriously.

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Opinion: I voted yes on Medical Aid in Dying. Now the Senate must act.

I voted yes for every New Yorker who may one day face a terminal diagnosis and who deserves the ability to choose their own path.

LGBTQ+

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.