Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Increasing inclusion in the city’s contracting process
An interview with NYC Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael Garner.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul and Mamdani play nice at Somos
The governor and New York City mayor-elect projected unity in Puerto Rico last week, but they couldn’t completely paper over ideological cracks.
News & Politics
Politics
Mayor Eric Adams vetoes four City Council bills
The legislation under the axe includes bills that would require pay equity reporting for large private companies and limit rent contributions for certain voucher recipients.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
5 takeaways from the 2025 NYC election turnout
Millions (plural!) showed up, Black voters swung toward Mamdani, NIMBY’s represented and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sarah Batchu files to run for Harvey Epstein’s Assembly seat
The de Blasio alum came in second to Epstein for the City Council District 2 seat.
News & Politics
Politics
Speaker candidates project strength at Somos
The race for the second-most powerful position in City Hall is on in San Juan.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In southeast Brooklyn, community organizer Jibreel Jalloh files to run against Jaime Williams
The conservative Democratic Assembly member will face a challenge to her left.
News & Politics
Politics
Being NYC mayor historically sucks. Will that hold true for Zohran Mamdani?
He’s got an unwieldy coalition, a hostile president and extremely high expectations – but he’s also got global stardom on his side.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why a Muslim mayor and Jewish Speaker embody the spirit of New York
Here’s how we can unite our city.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rick Cotton on airport construction progress and a new Manhattan bus terminal
An interview with the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at City & State’s 2025 Transportation Summit.
Policy
Policy
Lander spars with progressive activist group that previously backed him
New York Communities for Change once endorsed Comptroller Brad Lander as a climate champion. Now they claim “BlackRock Brad” betrayed them.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A daring new chapter in New York City history
Seventeen years to the day after Barack Obama’s “Yes, we can” triumph, New York City voters overwhelmingly pick a 34-year-old Muslim democratic socialist to lead them.
New York City
Politics
Kayla Santosuosso wins southern Brooklyn City Council race
She will succeed her boss Justin Brannan and become the district’s first female council member.
New York City
Politics
Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
The Bronx will return to having no Republican representatives next year, following the defeat of incumbent Kristy Marmorato.
Politics
Politics
‘Knives in my back:’ Alicia Vaichunas feels betrayed by Bob Holden
The Republican City Council candidate lost by a surprising margin to her former colleague, Democrat Phil Wong.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2025 New York City Council general election results for races to watch
There are a few key races that will help determine the shape of the council next year.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York City’s young Democrats want to put the party back in party
Zohran Mamdani has energized young voters, and the city’s young Democrats are celebrating.
News & Politics
Politics