Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Netanyahu is coming to NYC. How should our elected officials respond?
Local officials can’t arrest Netanyahu, but there’s still so much we can do to cut off U.S. funding for Israel.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul leads Blakeman by just 9 points in new Siena poll
Little has changed for the governor since the last poll of likely voters. It’s a mixed bag for her.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Hochul runs on halting data centers in new ad
Amid AI backlash, the governor’s betting her first-in-the-nation moratorium is good politics.
Opinion
Opinion
Publisher’s note: Groundbreaking journalists drove City & State’s past 20 years
Many talented reporters and editors have come through our newsroom.
Politics
Politics
Inside Rich Schaffer’s ‘hardball’ campaign to keep power in Suffolk County
The Long Island Democrat allegedly offered to pay to ensure a county committee member’s vote as he faces a serious challenge.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Inside Ogden’s challenge to Jay Jacobs
Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden is looking to oust the sitting state party chair.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: Alums share their favorite stories
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, former staffers give a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: The best work of the current team
Award-winning staff members reflect on their favorite features for our 20th anniversary.
New York State
Personality
Lisa Kaul looks to oust Rolinson from state Senate
The Dutchess County legislator is aiming to win a seat many thought would favor Democrats when it was drawn during redistricting.
Education
Policy
As Hochul weighs opting in to tax credit, teachers unions and school choice advocates vie for her ear
In a rare instance of agreement with the Trump administration, the governor reiterated her support for the federal scholarship tax credit.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Trump has promised to issue checks if the GOP holds the House. Is he taking a page from Hochul?
Before the governor’s reelection, your check is in the mail. Again.
Personality
Personality
How many Primetime Emmys will New York take home?
Kareem Rahma’s show is up for an Emmy, in addition to many other productions filmed in the Empire State.
Events
Sponsor Content
Wine at grocery stores could be back on the 2027 shopping list
Lawmakers and more discussed updating New York’s alcohol laws at a half-day forum.
News & Politics
Politics
Carl Heastie joins Black legislative leaders in Philadelphia for historic panel
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton hosted a discussion on the country’s focus on independence and inclusion.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers, health advocates prepare to spar over bill to enforce flavored vape ban
The governor must decide to sign or veto the measure by the end of the year.
Politics
Politics
Meet the cop-loving North Country dairy farmer Democrat trying to flip Stefanik’s seat
Does Blake Gendebien have the right profile to beat Anthony Constantino in a district Trump won three times?
Politics
Politics
Blakeman sends fake pied-à-terre letters in campaign stunt
The GOP gubernatorial candidate has graduated from potentially deceptive AI to potentially deceptive mail.
Politics
Politics
Hochul says Trump is ‘defunding the police’ amid growing tension with Washington
The Trump administration is turning up the heat on New York ahead of the election – and vice versa.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality