Heard Around Town

Politics

Glick endorses Lasher for NY-12

The first out gay member of the state Legislature is throwing her support behind Nadler’s protégé.

Politics

Politics

DSA will consider endorsing Espaillat challenger at candidate forum

Endorsing Darializa Avila Chevalier could set up another fight between DSA and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who counts Rep. Adriano Espaillat as an ally.

Policy

Policy

Hochul and legislative leaders play game of chicken with AI regulations

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to rewrite the RAISE Act with language nearly identical to a California law, a hard no for lawmakers.

Policy

Policy

Lawmakers seek to expand New York Power Authority board

The proposal to expand the board was originally included in the 2023 Build Public Renewables Act but stripped out during budget negotiations.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Politics

A Long Islander enters the gubernatorial fray

Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for governor three years after another Long Island Republican gave Gov. Kathy Hochul a run for her money

New York State

Personality

Exit Interview: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan became the voice for all New York mayors

The experienced elected official used her post to influence the state Legislature on matters important to local executives.

New York State

Personality

Exit Interview: Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh did it his way

The independent elected official bucked the family’s Republican legacy, and that was OK.

Health Care

Power Lists

The 2025 Top Mental Health Care Providers

Medical and nonprofit organizations meeting New Yorkers’ mental health needs

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul reiterates she’s staunchly pro-Israel, despite support for Mamdani

In case you forgot, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani don’t share the same opinions on Israel and Palestine.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Affordability begins with food and New York must act now

The state needs a modern food system that can absorb federal uncertainties and withstand market shocks.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The kids are alright

We need to follow data and best practices to address youth crime.

New York State

Politics

Members of Congress join the fight to pass parole reform in New York

Fair and Timely Parole as well as Elder Parole have languished in the state Legislature, but momentum for the bills is building.

New York State

Politics

Adem Bunkeddeko launches state comptroller bid with novel trust fund plan

The former congressional candidate wants to use the powerful office to kick-start savings for every newborn in the state.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Let New Yorkers choose how we say goodbye

Signing the Medical Aid in Dying Act would give New Yorkers dignity in their end-of-life decisions.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pat Burke is seriously considering a run for Erie County executive

Forget the midterms, this Western New York Assembly member is already thinking well into the future.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: From Puerto Rico to Palestine, now is the time to grow our movement

No matter how often our residents voice dissent to additional military funding for Israel, many of their representatives still vote to aid violence.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Recalibrating what’s realistic for New York’s clean energy future

City & State’s Energy Infrastructure Summit served as a forum to discuss what’s next and what’s possible in this growing sector.