Personality
2026 congressional midterm elections
Endorsement wars: Rep. Nydia Velázquez takes on Mamdani and the DSA
The member of Congress has endorsed against a bevy of DSA-backed candidates.
New York State
Book excerpt: Daniel Squadron makes the case for state legislatures
The former state senator writes that more substantive policy is done in state capitals.
New York State
Dr. James McDonald is Hochul’s first line of defense
The state health commissioner has to navigate a politicized medical landscape and multiple Trump administration probes while a gubernatorial election looms.
Personality
These elected officials were pinching themselves at the Knicks parade
We talked with forever fans about their ferch, their favorite players and whose signatures they got.
Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
City & Sports
Wear New York political gear to celebrate the Knicks championship
Taylor Swift’s custom T-shirt from Game 4 served as our inspiration.
New York City
‘Now, everyone talks about housing’
A Q&A with New York Building Congress President and CEO Carlo Scissura on the city’s construction boom.
Interviews & Profiles
Like AOC, but to the left
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a pro-Palestinian activist and self-described “millennial with an internet connection” is actually giving Rep. Adriano Espaillat a run for his money.
Personality
Eric Wollman wins City & State’s 2026 state budget poll
The former New York City comptroller’s office staffer correctly predicted a very late budget.
Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
City & Sports
Which New York sports team owners are the most politically influential?
It’s not just about wins and losses.
Interviews & Profiles
After 28 years, Assembly Member Bill Magnarelli says he's still the man for the job
An interview with the Syracuse state lawmaker fending off a DSA challenger.
MagazineShow All
Interviews & Profiles
Maurice Brown thinks Syracuse is ready for democratic socialism
An interview with the Onondaga County legislator hoping to end Assembly Member Bill Magnarelli’s nearly three-decade tenure.
Personality
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Interviews & Profiles
Adam Bojak wants to give DSA a foothold in western NY
The Buffalo attorney is running for Assembly in District 149 after a failed run in 2020.
Personality
The family members of NYC congressional candidates are getting oppo’d
No one is safe leading up to the midterms!
New York City Council
Every borough is represented in the City Council’s queer caucus
With a new executive director and a citywide mandate, the bipartisan (!) group is getting to work.
Personality
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Interviews & Profiles
“Significant progress” made with Tier 6 reforms in state budget
In a Q&A, United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew talks about the new, lower retirement age for educators.
Personality
Empire AI is already making rapid progress in drug discovery
A Q&A with the University at Buffalo’s Venu Govindaraju on the project’s long-term benefits to New York.
