Immigration
Policy
'Sooner rather than later:' Stewart-Cousins is ready to pass immigrant protections
After expressing support for a prominent bill to expand sanctuary policies, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins seems to be putting weight behind her words
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Living paycheck to paycheck is hard enough – let’s not make it worse
The STOP Act would rein in unchecked app-based payday loan companies that exploit workers.
News & Politics
Politics
Understanding DSA’s structure
NYC-DSA is the socialist organization’s largest local chapter, but there are 10 other chapters in New York state.
DSA
Politics
What’s a Socialist in Office?
DSA-endorsed lawmakers meet regularly with the socialist group to coordinate strategy.
Opinion
NYN Media
Opinion: Too many New Yorkers still can’t get the mental health care they need
State Sens. Samra Brouk and Nathalia Fernandez have introduced two bills to fix this issue.
Publisher's Section
Power Lists
The 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care
New York’s notable policymakers, providers and practitioners in the medical field.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
How key New York candidates are raising and spending
Looking at New Yorkers’ campaign cash going into 2026
Personality
Personality
What political posts lead to becoming New York’s governor?
It turns out being LG and waiting for a scandal isn’t a terrible option.
News & Politics
Politics
Latest redistricting drama could knock out NYC’s only congressional Republican
A state judge ruled that the Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ district violates the state constitution and must be redrawn.
Personality
Personality
Heastie taps criminal justice reformer Alana Sivin as counsel
A socialist who challenged an incumbent legislator is now the right hand of the Assembly speaker.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: When you’re up, you’re up and when you’re down …
The nature of political power means that one day you’re secretary to the governor, and the next you’re just a visitor.
Budget
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s FY 2027 executive budget proposal: by the numbers
It’s not an “austerity budget,” but it’s cautious.
Budget
Policy
Finances in MY executive budget? It’s more likely than you think
Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched a fiscally-focused spending plan that plays it safe with state money and is light on prickly policy proposals.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Overcoming leadership challenges and creating nonprofit succession plans
An interview with Family & Children’s Association President and CEO Jeffrey Reynolds.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2026 Albany Power 100
The most influential New Yorkers in state government and politics.
Announcements
Personality
Editor’s Note: Kate Lisa is joining City & State
We’re bolstering our state politics coverage in a big year.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul has $20 million war chest as she campaigns for reelection
In the second half of last year, the governor raised $5.4 million, while her primary opponent Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado raised $1.2 million.
Personality
20th Anniversary
Timeline: A history of City & State through the years
Celebrating our 20th anniversary by taking a look back at key moments in the company’s past.
New York State
20th Anniversary