Zohran Mamdani
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Personality
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.
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Personality
Luis Miranda Jr. steps down from MirRam Group to focus on the arts
An interview with the influential political consultant-turned-producer.
Polls
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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.
Interviews & Profiles
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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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Susan Sarandon lends her celebrity to ‘One Fair Wage’ campaign
The movie star is advocating for a $30 minimum wage.
News & Politics
Personality
Mamdani’s deputy mayor Julie Su didn’t officially start until this week
The DM for economic justice was working bicoastally as an unpaid volunteer and later a paid senior adviser before that.
Interviews & Profiles
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NYC Council Oversight Committee to review compliance with sanctuary city laws
And Oversight Committee Chair Shekar Krishnan wants the committee to have actual teeth.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYC’s outgoing Cultural Affairs Commish Laurie Cumbo focused on Black cultural institutions
In a Q&A, she reflected on the ups and downs of Eric Adams’ one term and said she saw her role as a way to undo historic wrongs by lifting up African diaspora art.
Interviews & Profiles
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NYC Emergency Management Commish Christina Farrell has a plan
A conversation with the woman who’s taking over for Zach Iscol after two decades at the agency.
Heard Around Town
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Dan Goldman is bringing a Lutheran pastor to the State of the Union
Immigration activist Fr. Fabian Arias plans to attend Trump’s speech. Other New York leaders are also sending messages with their guests.
Opinion
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