New York State
Politics
Poll: Which hot-button issues will advance in Albany?
Which issues will Albany advance? Pushing on prevailing wages, marijuana or charter schools.
Donald Trump
Politics
How the GOP lost Trump country
President Donald Trump tried and failed to help his party’s House candidates in Central New York.
New York State
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Close-up on Central New York's congressional battlegrounds
City & State reviews the 2018 election results in three congressional districts in Central New York.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Where New York Democrats stand on Israel
Recent events have brought fault lines over Israel and Palesine within New York’s Democratic Party to the surface. Here is where politically powerful New York Democrats line up on Israel.
New York City
Politics
Measles outbreak, another Y2K and Trump’s tax returns
Two decades after Y2K, New York City is contending with a similar computer glitch, Democrats hard to get at president Donald Trump's tax returns, measles outbreaks are plaguing New York and more from this week's headlines.
New York City
Politics
What is Bill de Blasio’s path to victory?
For this week’s Ask the Experts, we asked experts to weigh in on the NYC mayor Bill de Blasio’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
New York State
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We dreamt up some alliterative economic plans for New York
City & State came up with some fun and alliterative nicknames for economic plans New York can launch.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Will Bill de Blasio run for president?
We’re asking our readers to weigh in on if they think New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be running for president in 2020, if he should be running — and what might be driving him to explore a bid for the White House.
New York State
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Mayor Ben Walsh wants Syracuse to be New York’s next tech hub
Will Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s Syracuse Surge – a $200 million economic development project – help turn Syracuse into New York’s next technology hub?
New York City
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City & State wins five New York Press Association awards
City & State has won five New York Press Association awards in 2019.
New York State
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Kamala Harris is the victor over Joe Biden
Senator Kamala Harris has won City & State's first ever presidential March Madness tournament, but will she win the Democratic nomination? Or, more importantly, will she end up as our Commander-in-chief.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s pay hike, Foye’s promotion and no to President de Blasio
New Yorkers aren't pleased by the prospect of a president Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature finalized the budget that was passed last weekend, the smoking age may be raised, and more in this week's headlines.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The free-for-all to replace Rep. Jose Serrano
New Yorkers are bound to see an intense race for New York’s 15th Congressional District, now that Rep. José E. Serrano has announced his retirement, here are all of the people gunning for his seat, and those who are still on the fence about entering the race.
New York State
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Why New York is relying on commissions to make policy
Public financing, compensation and the price of congestion tolls are heated issues. Is convening commissions to hammer out their details the right approach?
New York State
Politics
Republicans target four New York Democrats in 2020
The National Republican Congressional Committee is looking to oust three freshman Democrats from New York – Reps. Max Rose, Antonio Delgado and Anthony Brindisi – and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney.
New York State
Politics
Which counties just say “no” to marijuana?
Local New York lawmakers are not quite sure of whether or not they want to allow legalized recreational marijuana use in their counties.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo, lawmakers reach $175.5 billion budget deal
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers have reached a $175.5 billion budget deal that includes congestion pricing, a permanent cap on local property tax increases, bail reform and a plan for publicly-financed political campaigns.
Politics
Five issues coming up after the state budget
Here are five issues to watch in the second half of the state legislative session: rent regulations, marijuana, single-payer health care, criminal justice and ethics.
New York State
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The budget crunch and Serrano to retire
Rep. Jose E. Serrano announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020, New York will be adopting a state-wide ban on plastic bags, NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray dismissed her ThriveNYC "haters," and more of this week’s most important political news stories.
New York State
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