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WFP head Jasmine Gripper talks state budget priorities
An interview with the state director of the progressive third party.
Zohran Mamdani
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Mamdani on Trump, AI, Menin and what can be accomplished in 100 days
The mayor has the job approval of half of New Yorkers, and he claims he never uses ChatGPT.
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Publisher’s Note: We’re nominated for a Webby!
Vote for the City & State x Firewall Podcast Episode Featuring Zohran Mamdani
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5 things to know about Lee Zeldin as he tops Trump’s list for AG
It’s unclear if the 2022 New York gubernatorial candidate and current EPA administrator will be picked to be the nation’s top prosecutor, but just in case …
Personality
Personality
PR pro George Arzt can finally enjoy the fresh air
A Q&A with the reporter-turned-political consultant, who’s retiring after six decades.
Interviews & Profiles
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Stanley Richards wants Rikers closed. In the meantime, he works there.
The new correction commissioner is committed to borough-based jails, ending solitary confinement and collaborating with federal supervisors.
Zohran Mamdani
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Mamdani, reporters, trade jabs at the Inner Circle show
It was a “Free-for-All” at the annual parody musical – and the mayor even teamed up with old rival Curtis Sliwa.
Personality
Personality
St. John’s basketball carries the hopes of these political alums
Many other New York politicos have been rooting on their teams in both NCAA basketball tournaments.
Personality
Personality
Meet the mastermind behind Hochul’s unhinged pressroom X account
Ben Freedman skillfully counters misinformation and claps back at the Trump administration’s attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, all while having fun.
Personality
Personality
Can the new OCM head get NY’s cannabis market back on track?
An interview with John Kagia on the fifth anniversary of cannabis legalization.
Personality
Personality
State lawmakers who have throwback photos on their official IDs
These photos came from the depths of the DMV.
Personality
Personality
Luis Miranda Jr. steps down from MirRam Group to focus on the arts
An interview with the influential political consultant-turned-producer.
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Guess when Albany will pass the budget and win a City & State blanket
Think the state budget will be late again? Enter City & State’s 2026 budget poll and you could cozy up with your favorite magazine.
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Linda Lee is not like other finance chairs
The former social worker isn’t a politico by nature, but the New York City Council member is ready for the Mamdani era.
Interviews & Profiles
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