New York City
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NYC electeds back NYU faculty union with strike looming
Non-tenure track professors have been negotiating a contract with the downtown college for more than a year.
Artificial Intelligence
City Hall hires expert on AI and privacy
Rashida Richardson, an alum of the White House and Federal Trade Commission, will work with the Mamdani administration on AI, among other tech issues.
Opinion
Opinion: Why NYC needs a Department of Community Safety
For decades, the city has defaulted to police, courts and incarceration to contain and supervise crises.
News & Politics
Judge rules that Rafael Rubio, council staffer detained by ICE, should be sent to Venezuela
The outcome was unwelcome news for Rubio’s many powerful allies and advocates. It came as others were released from federal immigration custody.
New York City
Jessica Tisch isn’t too worried about scrapped plans to hire 5,000 more cops
The NYPD commissioner stayed aligned with Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the City Council’s preliminary budget hearing.
Campaigns & Elections
Zohran Mamdani has boosted Claire Valdez on the campaign trail and off
The mayor spends time with many elected officials. When he’s also endorsed them in a competitive race for Congress, it gets more notice.
Campaigns & Elections
Schlossberg says inherited oil investments don’t compromise him on the environment
Leading NY-12 candidates talked green policy at a League of Conservation voters forum.
Real Estate
‘Mr. Mayor, I would choose you as an adversary any day of the week.’ Some Council members are readying for latest rental voucher fight
Advocates and some City Council members say expanding CityFHEPS housing assistance is key to preventing homelessness. Budget watchdogs warn it’s unsustainable.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: When is super PAC money welcome?
The candidates in the 7th Congressional District weigh in.
New York City
Joe Crowley talks about how Queens has changed over the past 20 years
In an interview for City & State’s 20th anniversary, the former member of Congress also looks ahead to the borough’s next two decades.
Campaigns & Elections
In NY-12, candidates are contending with Jack Schlossberg’s ‘Love Story’ factor
Schlossberg himself seems torn about how to handle the wildly popular show that fictionalizes the last years of his famous uncle’s life.
Interviews & Profiles
Linda Lee is not like other finance chairs
The former social worker isn’t a politico by nature, but the New York City Council member is ready for the Mamdani era.
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News & Politics
Amid ethics probe over Islamophobic tweets, Vickie Paladino is likely suing too early, experts say
She’s arguing her posts are protected from council discipline by the First Amendment, but, as one legal expert put it, “you can’t sue before there’s a definitive action.” Her lawyer says she shouldn’t have to go through an "unconstitutional process.”
Politics
The charged fight over battery storage comes to a historic Black neighborhood in Queens
Members of the community, including some who live near the site, are pushing back.
New York City
NYC’s budget outlook gets Moody
We’ve just got a preliminary budget plan to work with so far, but the credit rating company isn’t liking what they’re seeing.
Budget
Mark Levine has questions about Zohran Mamdani’s math
At a preliminary budget hearing Wednesday, the comptroller will outline his two-year budget gap estimate of at least $7.3 billion, and explain why he’s skeptical about the mayor’s revenue projections.
Interviews & Profiles
Susan Sarandon lends her celebrity to ‘One Fair Wage’ campaign
The movie star is advocating for a $30 minimum wage.
News & Politics
Ariola and Paladino leave NYC Council Common Sense Caucus
With a socialist mayor and a growing Progressive Caucus, the moderate group finds itself even further weakened with just six members left.
Budget
Council: Mamdani doesn’t need to tap rainy day reserve to close FY26 budget gap
The New York City Council’s preliminary budget hearings will start Wednesday.
Commentary
Commentary: Building ‘a network of networks’ in a trying time
A coalition to strengthen and support youth service providers is kicking off after a successful pilot.
