2026 New York state elections

Personality

Bringing working-class voters back to the Democratic Party in the Hudson Valley

In the battle to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler, Effie Phillips-Staley wants to reach groups who are vital to flipping this swing seat.

Personality

Personality

How Elle Bisgaard-Church became Zohran Mamdani’s most trusted adviser

The first-time campaign manager steered him to victory in June. Now she’s focused on the likely next administration.

Personality

Personality

The rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams: a timeline

Tracking the mayor’s four years in City Hall, from his ambitious achievements to his federal indictment to ending his reelection campaign.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

In a high-stakes mayoral race, Curtis Sliwa’s philosophy: ‘I treat the public like a moshpit’

The Republican nominee and Guardian Angel’s founder discussed his determination to stay in the race and his “law and order” campaign in an interview with City & State.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Jennifer Jones Austin on fighting poverty and its impact on communities of color

An interview with the CEO and executive director FPWA, formerly the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Dianne Morales has been named the new leader of El Puente

The former 2021 New York City mayoral candidate talks about that race, how it ended and her next chapter.

Publisher's Section

Personality

Jay-Z on Times Square casino bid and what he loves about NYC

The Grammy award winning rap artist, record producer and entrepreneur opens up for an exclusive interview.