Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why New York needs the Trans Wellness and Equity Fund
Providing more money to this powerful initiative will help protect trans New Yorkers from the federal government.
Policy
Policy
NYC politicians urge state to fund child care assistance program in new letter
With a broad coalition of support, the signees are seeking an additional $900 million in the state budget.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State Sen. Simcha Felder wins New York City Council special election
“Team Trump” candidate Heshy Tischler failed to garner much support in the largely Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn district.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State wins 5 awards from the New York Press Association
Our 2025 Better Newspaper Contest honors included a first place win for education coverage for our stories about the Israel-Hamas war college protests.
Personality
Personality
New York City mayoral candidates ask their notable friends and allies for cash
Some campaign contributions stand out more than others.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Randy Mastro is back ‘to answer the call’
After being skewered by the New York City Council in his bid to serve as corporation counsel, the attorney has been appointed first deputy mayor.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Why nonprofits could use more lawyers on their boards
As organizations face increasing hurdles and regulatory pressures, having an attorney as a board member can add a layer of protection to allocate more resources towards a nonprofit’s mission.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Lander nets 504 Democratic Club’s backing
The disability rights organization is the first Democratic political club to complete its endorsement process since Cuomo and Adrienne Adams entered the mayoral primary.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Maria Torres-Springer has a new job
The former first deputy mayor is trading Adams for Ford.
Special Reports
Personality
Matt Fraser still wants to expand MyCity and AI chatbot
The city’s Chief Technology Officer provided some updates on some of the administration’s major tech-related promises in a recent conversation with City & State.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
How would NYC mayoral candidates react to another pandemic?
Mayor Eric Adams and his challengers have their own ideas for how the city could weather a future health crisis.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York must lead the fight for democracy in 2025. Here’s how we do it.
The state Legislature has several bills it should pass to bolster voting access.
Transportation
Policy
DOT rolls out additional ‘Regional Slow Zones’
With Sammy’s Law in effect, DOT will be lowering the speed limit to 20 mph in newly announced neighborhood zones in Dumbo, City Island, Broad Channel and St. George
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
NYC comptroller debate: a war of the wonks
Leading candidates Justin Brannan and Mark Levine agree that the Adams administration is as transparent as a brick wall when it comes to budgeting.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Progressive group calls on Democratic City Council candidate to return money from Republican donors
The candidate, Maya Kornberg, has closer ties to one of those donors than previously disclosed.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We must address the mental health care needs of people leaving Rikers
The current system is deeply broken, and we are failing our city by failing to provide pathways to effective treatment post-incarceration.
New York City
Personality
Where did all the New York City Council challengers go?
It’s been 20 years since New York City had so many unopposed races.
News & Politics
Politics
Explaining every faction in Queens politics, a borough of extremes
Here’s a roadmap to understanding the battleground borough.
Opinion
NYN Media