Personality

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.

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.

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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.

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.