New York City
Personality
The top tweets in New York politics from 2025
These posts were featured in City & State’s First Read Tonight newsletter.
Interviews & Profiles
The Blue Square Alliance is working to get people off the sidelines in the fight against antisemitism
Adam Katz, president of Robert Kraft’s foundation, shares how he has stitched together a proprietary system of addressing the problem of Jewish hate.
Zohran Mamdani
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who will run New York City come 2026.
New York City
Mamdani appoints Lillian Bonsignore to lead FDNY
Bonsignore brings decades of experience in the department’s emergency medical services division.
Events
Changemakers celebrated at City & State’s Responsible 100 event
Taking time to recognize individuals who are making New York a better place to live.
Personality
These items should’ve gone in Eric Adams’ time capsule
The mayor has a lot of ephemera that’s emblematic of his four years in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Here are the NYC seats DSA is eyeing in 2026
Nepo babies, Eric Adams allies, representatives of lefty districts, beware.
News & Politics
Erik Bottcher drops out of House race, will run for state Senate instead
Rather than running to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler, Bottcher will now run to replace state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
New York City
New York political predictions for 2026
Looking ahead to the year’s biggest budget fights and most competitive congressional races.
Heard Around Town
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.
Personality
Chuck Park is focused on protecting immigrant families in his run for Congress
The Queens native is running in the Democratic primary against Rep. Grace Meng.
Heard Around Town
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.
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New York City
Council Ethics Commitee opts to look into Paladino’s anti-Muslim rhetoric
The council member previously called for the “expulsion of Muslims from western nations.”
Personality
City Council newbies opt to swear in together
Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.
New York City
City Council passes several controversial housing bills, setting up potential veto battle
On Julie Menin’s desk in January: Potential vetoes, new legislation and a union push to preserve staff jobs.
Heard Around Town
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.
Personality
Quiz: Who got more write-in votes for New York City mayor?
Which New York Knick got more votes and which late night talk show host came out on top?
News & Politics
Here lies the Eric Adams mayoralty
The mayor, in farewell address, touted his ‘perfectly imperfect’ tenure.
Opinion
Opinion: Stand with tenants and put bad landlords out of business
After declaring bankruptcy, Pinnacle Group put its 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments up for auction – but the city can work with the Union of Pinnacle Tenants to find a better ownership model.
Personality
2025 Winners & Losers of the Year: Special Awards
Who got stabbed in the back and who was just trying to make a friend?
