Budget
Politics
Hochul stands firm on her policy-first approach to budget negotiations
The governor suggested that average New Yorkers are more “excited” about her policy proposals rather than specific funds for school aid.
New York State
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next New York governor?
While Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t going anywhere, the race to succeed her could be wide open.
News & Politics
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next senator from New York?
With Chuck Schumer’s popularity waning, the door is opening for AOC – and others.
Campaigns & Elections
20th Anniversary
Who’s going to be the next New York attorney general?
Some of the favorites to succeed Letitia James already had a brief trial run.
Events
Policy
Hochul’s housing commissioner touts environmental review reforms at affordable housing event
The governor announced a preliminary budget deal at the same time City & State brought together stakeholders to discuss affordable housing policy.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
New state bill seeks to protect mail-in votes received late
An upcoming decision from SCOTUS could overturn a state law that allows mail-in ballots be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day but received days later.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Budget deal or no budget deal? Depends who you ask.
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a “general agreement” with lawmakers on the state budget – but Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said that was “premature.”
New York State
Politics
New York Working Families Party declines to endorse for state comptroller
The decision was a blow to Tom DiNapoli’s challengers, Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle.
News & Politics
Politics
In Albany, Democrats get serious about redistricting – without admitting they’ll gerrymander
Rep. Joe Morelle and state leaders want to respond to partisan Republican redistricting in kind, but insist it will all be above board.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Voters want more budget spending, but sour on Hochul
The governor has her lowest favorability in a year, but still leads Republican Bruce Blakeman
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Will the real progressive please stand up in the race for state comptroller?
The candidates running against incumbent Tom DiNapoli in his first-ever primary are each jockeying to position themselves as the true progressive choice in the contest.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: All media needs help
New York state’s local journalism sustainability program should include nonprofit newsrooms, too.
Housing
Policy
Seeking SEQR, with Mamdani’s housing commissioner
A Q&A with HPD boss Dina Levy, who visited Albany while the budget’s being negotiated.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Legalize bodega cats
Keeping cats in bodegas and other retailers is technically prohibited by city and state law, but our legislation would fix that.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Climate Law puts dollars into Black and Latino communities
Strong leadership should protect it, not gut it.
News & Politics
Politics
Progressive wars: Raj Goyle claims support from trans activist who endorsed Drew Warshaw
The state comptroller candidate posted, unposted, reposted and unposted a video of himself with trans activist Evanna Vasquez.
Heard Around Town
Politics
WFP doesn’t want Schlossberg
The New York Working Families Party may reopen its endorsement process in NY-12.
Childcare
Policy