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Heastie taps criminal justice reformer Alana Sivin as counsel
A socialist who challenged an incumbent legislator is now the right hand of the Assembly speaker.
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Editor’s Note: Kate Lisa is joining City & State
We’re bolstering our state politics coverage in a big year.
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Yvonne Armstrong isn’t discouraged by the challenges facing health care workers
An interview with the (relatively) new president of 1199SEIU.
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Can Claire Valdez unite socialists and labor unions?
An interview with the Assembly member running to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez by building a left-labor coalition.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani rides into City Hall
After being formally sworn in as mayor in the old City Hall subway station, Mamdani promptly announced his pick for DOT commissioner.
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Mamdani to name Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor
The Manhattan superintendent will lead the nation’s largest public school system.
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Mark Levine names top staff for NYC Comptroller’s office
More than half the top appointees are staying on from Brad Lander’s administration.
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The top tweets in New York politics from 2025
These posts were featured in City & State’s First Read Tonight newsletter.
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The Blue Square Alliance is working to get people off the sidelines in the fight against antisemitism
Adam Katz, president of Robert Kraft’s foundation, shares how he has stitched together a proprietary system of addressing the problem of Jewish hate.
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Mamdani appoints Lillian Bonsignore to lead FDNY
Bonsignore brings decades of experience in the department’s emergency medical services division.
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These items should’ve gone in Eric Adams’ time capsule
The mayor has a lot of ephemera that’s emblematic of his four years in office.
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Changemakers celebrated at City & State’s Responsible 100 event
Taking time to recognize individuals who are making New York a better place to live.
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Chuck Park is focused on protecting immigrant families in his run for Congress
The Queens native is running in the Democratic primary against Rep. Grace Meng.
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City Council newbies opt to swear in together
Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.
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