Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Campaign text burnout is real

Texts from political campaigns are a growing form of voter outreach and New York City voters already jaded.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ray McGuire walks a fine line on Wall Street background

The former Citigroup executive doesn’t want to be too closely associated with his industry.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ranked-choice voting education ramps into high gear

Advocates are confident their outreach efforts are working, while skeptics are preparing for the worst.

Eric Adams

Politics

‘MTV Cribs’: Eric Adams edition

The New York City mayoral candidate took journalists to his Brooklyn apartment to try and prove his residency.

New York City

Politics

Scott Stringer has always been progressive

Three constants in the New York City comptroller’s career have been his liberal politics, ambition and work ethic.

New York City

Politics

Carlina Rivera to Face Sole Challenger for Lower Manhattan Seat

Councilmember Carlina Rivera will defend her lower Manhattan seat against just one challenger in the June primary.

New York City

Politics

Mayoral candidates spar over creating new jails at in-person forum

A few days before early voting starts, five mayoral candidates jockeyed for position on Monday night.

New York City

Politics

Dianne Morales refuses her staff union’s demands

The Working Families Party appeared to pull its support for Morales in response to her campaign’s labor unrest.

New York State

Politics

It sure is hard to watch Assembly committee meetings online

City & State recorded them on a busy day this week to help Speaker Carl Heastie up his digital game.

New York City

Politics

Mayor and pariah, de Blasio becomes an issue in the mayoral race

NYC mayoral candidates are quick to criticize their fellow Democrat – or any candidate too close to him.

New York State

Politics

What’s next after pot?

Magic mushrooms are on the slate of psychedelics that could become legal in New York in the coming year.

New York City

Politics

Queens electeds are starting to look more like Queens

There is a lag between changes in the population and political representation, but this year’s races could close that gap.