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.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s powerful combination of business, civic and academic partnerships will drive our next chapter
It’s incumbent upon every elected leader to help forge these powerful bonds.
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.
Special Reports
Policy
New York’s transit system is on a comeback, but the feds loom large
Congestion pricing is raising new funds despite multiple challenges for the MTA.
Personality
Personality
Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t
Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.
News & Politics
Politics
Nydia Velázquez leaves huge shoes. Who wants to fill them?
Both socialists and progressives are eyeing the seat, which is among the most left-leaning in the country.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York must stop shortchanging schools with yesterday’s data
The state’s Foundation Aid formula must be tweaked to ensure New York City schools are getting enough funding.
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Seeking a comprehensive approach to best support youth mental health
Experts, governmental officials and parents joined in the discussion on the issue at City & State’s “Future in Focus,” forum, presented in partnership with Coalition to Empower our Future.
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