Politics

New York City Council

Julie Menin unanimously elected City Council speaker

The moderate Democrat’s relationship with the democratic socialist down the hall could define her tenure.

2026 New York state elections

DSA member Christina Cover weighing Assembly bid in the South Bronx

With Amanda Septimo running for Congress, the public school teacher sees an opportunity.

Zohran Mamdani

Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?

Meet the folks who are running New York City.

2026 congressional midterm elections

Dan Goldman vows to keep his fellow 1 percenters in check

At his campaign launch, the Congress member embraced his family’s denim-to-riches story while touting legislation to tax the wealthy.

Campaigns & Elections

Here are the NYC seats DSA is eyeing in 2026

Nepo babies, Eric Adams allies, representatives of lefty districts, beware.

2026 New York state elections

DSA member Samantha Kattan hopes to succeed Claire Valdez in the Assembly

Valdez is expected to run for Congress, which would open up her western Queens Assembly seat for another socialist.

News & Politics

Menin and Mamdani find common ground

The presumptive council speaker and the new mayor joined forces to combat junk fees.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Candidates for governor begin charting course for June and November

Gov. Kathy Hochul began to preview her agenda while Antonio Delgado and Bruce Blakeman rolled out big endorsements.

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Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani calls Trump on Venezuela to oppose ‘pursuit of regime change’

The new mayor of New York City didn’t talk much about the president in his first couple days in office. That changed Saturday.

News & Politics

Mamdani brings the campaign mobilization to City Hall

DSA organizer Tascha Van Auken will head the new Office of Mass Engagement to keep Mamdani’s unprecedented volunteer army engaged – and expand City Hall’s reach.

New York City

Mamdani’s inauguration – through the eyes of five New Yorkers

A taxi driver, a campaign aide, a former comptroller, a field organizer, and a certain crime-fighting radio host.

Immigration

Gustavo Rivera wants you to know your rights

City & State accompanied the state senator as he spoke with constituents about how to respond to ICE raids.

Eric Adams

Eric Adams goes out fighting the City Council

Vetoes and a brand new charter revision commission marked the New York City mayor’s last day

Eric Adams

Eric Adams’ curtain call

The New York City mayor’s last day in office may include vetoes and the creation of a new charter revision commission.

News & Politics

What does it mean to be on Mamdani’s transition committee? For most, an assembly and a 90-minute Zoom

The mayor-elect has solicited input from crowded virtual meetings and a digital recommendation form.