Heard Around Town
Politics
Menin namechecks many pals, but not Mamdani
The new City Council speaker’s victory has many architects.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
DSA member Christina Cover weighing Assembly bid in the South Bronx
With Amanda Septimo running for Congress, the public school teacher sees an opportunity.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Queens Dems nominate DSA-backed Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani
In Mamdani’s New York, Greg Meeks backs a socialist.
New York City
Personality
Mark Levine names top staff for NYC Comptroller’s office
More than half the top appointees are staying on from Brad Lander’s administration.
Heard Around Town
Politics
State Senate gets praise from environmental group, while Assembly gets faulted
The New York League of Conservation Voters scorecards are out!
Heard Around Town
Opinion
Editor’s note: A new era at City & State
Jeff Coltin takes the helm of the magazine ahead of a big year in New York politics.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani transition team hires outside firm to support vetting process
The mayor-elect’s transition team is looking to avoid more situations like the resignation of an appointee over past antisemitic tweets.
Personality
Personality
City Council newbies opt to swear in together
Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
The last stated meeting of 2025 is upon us
The City Council will consider street vending, delivery worker protections and NYPD oversight, among other things.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Glick endorses Lasher for NY-12
The first out gay member of the state Legislature is throwing her support behind Nadler’s protégé.
New York City Council
Politics
City Council set to override 4 mayoral vetoes
It’s not much of a surprise: The four bills vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams originally passed the City Council with veto-proof majorities.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Epstein endorses Powers for AD 74
The outgoing Assembly member is backing the outgoing City Council member to succeed him in the Manhattan seat.
Heard Around Town
Personality
From the publisher: Welcoming Jeff Coltin as City & State’s next editor-in-chief
An ace writer and beloved colleague returns home.
Heard Around Town
Policy
State Labor Dept. ‘inquiry’ made over horse carriage industry
The agency reached out to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the industry’s licensing information.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayor-elect Mamdani plans to attend DSA forum on Chi
Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to block City Council Member Chi Ossé’s run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers pitches new subcommittee focused on federal government
The New York City Council speaker candidate said the committee is necessary amid federal funding threats.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zohran learns early how not to please everyone
The mayor-elect is at odds with three other elected officials on the left, and it’s still November!
News & Politics
Politics
Elle Bisgaard-Church, Hope Knight, Cathleen McCadden Benjamin honored as women thought leaders in government
At a Kasirer and City & State event, Bisgaard-Church emphasized Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care push.
Somos
Politics
