New York City
Campaigns & Elections
Understanding the NYC ballot proposals
A cheat sheet for the final exam on government efficiency
New York City
New York City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages
City Council leaders championed the horse carriage ban as a humane and safe move after years of debate, voting Thursday to outlaw the industry.
Opinion
Opinion: Specialized solutions
It’s time the mayor and chancellor reform the exam for specialized high schools – and add additional schools to serve more ambitious students.
New York City
Prosecutors lay out more phone evidence against Eric Ulrich
The third day of the former Eric Adams administration official’s corruption trial brought on more calls between him and his codefendants.
Opinion
Opinion: On National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, we must protect the most vulnerable among us
We need a new law to empower the city to pursue remediation of dangerous lead hazards in housing.
Education
Nikole Hannah-Jones grills NYC schools chancellor on long-awaited desegregation plan
Mamdani appointee Kamar Samuels was put in the hot seat – and his repetitive answers were met with vocal dissatisfaction from the audience.
Criminal Justice
Where’s Waldo? In the courtroom
Former New York City Council Member Eric Ulrich’s nickname was revealed, on the second day of his corruption trial.
Policy
Debate picks up over Delivery Protection Act
The National Urban League is campaigning against the legislation that would require Amazon to hire “last-mile” delivery workers as employees. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing by it.
Opinion
Editor’s note: AI is changing how City & State’s journalists work
We’re putting our own guardrails on this emerging technology.
Opinion
Opinion: Bring the ‘People’s Yacht’ to Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx
Our rivers should connect us, not divide us.
New York City
Eric Ulrich goes to trial in first Adams-era corruption case
Eric Ulrich, who is one of several members of former New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration to face corruption charges, began his long awaited trial on Monday.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion: Taxing AI labor to protect the future of work
If payroll taxes decline, governments will need a way to keep revenues steady.
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Janos Marton is taking Dream.org into its AI advocacy era
After being promoted to CEO, Marton spoke to City & State about his priorities for the organization ahead of the midterm elections.
New York City
NYC’s 2-K program set to expand to the Bronx and Staten Island
New York City's free childcare program for two-year-olds will expand by 10,000 seats next year, including in the Bronx and on Staten Island.
Politics
Encountering AI in elected officials’ statements
City & State set out to survey New York City Council members on affordable housing, but received several AI-generated responses instead.
New York City
Opinion: The World Cup was a test for city government. How did we do?
The World Cup added $2 billion to our local economy, supported more than 12,000 jobs and increased foot traffic to our sports bars by 16%.
New York City
Poll: Nine months into Mamdani’s tenure, affordability remains serious problem
A new survey from Honan Strategy Group found that nearly half of New York City voters say they are likely to leave the city within the next five years due to the cost of living.
New York City Council
Animal Welfare Caucus announces legislative priorities
The new caucus will be pushing ten bills in the city council next year.
New York City Council
Can the City Council rein in the Strategic Response Group?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised on the campaign trail to disband the controversial NYPD unit. Will a bill gaining traction in the City Council get to it first?
Politics
John Samuelsen is (predictably) not happy about the horse carriage ban
An interview with the union leader on what he plans to do next about the apparent deal to ban the industry from New York City.
