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Heard Around Town
Could Brad Lander primary Dan Goldman in NY-10?
The comptroller is coasting on good mayoral race vibes, and it is never too early to start talking about 2026.
Campaigns & Elections
Across NYC, political comeback bids failed
New Yorkers opted for new candidates rather than welcoming back familiar faces like Anthony Weiner, Andrew Cuomo and Fernando Cabrera.
News & Politics
Mamdani primary win showcases political power of tenants
The Tenant Bloc, launched earlier this year, backed mayoral candidates like Zohran Mamdani who called for a rent freeze. Now, it's looking ahead to 2026.
New York City
‘Freeze the rent’ dominated the Democratic mayoral primary. This year, tenants are staring down a rent hike.
The city’s Rent Guidelines Board is poised to approve a rent hike on rent-stabilized tenants on Monday. Presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani will argue it’s the last one New Yorkers will see for the next four years.
Immigration
Lawsuit against Nassau ICE agreement could expand NY’s sanctuary policies
State lawmakers went home for the year without passing new immigrant protections, but the outcome of new lawsuit stands to greatly limit localities’ ability to work with ICE
Interviews & Profiles
Ruwa Romman says Mamdani’s victory could ‘change the calculus’ around Democratic support for Israel
An interview with the first Palestinian American state lawmaker in Georgia
Interviews & Profiles
Cynthia Nixon hopes that Andrew Cuomo’s career is finally over
An election night interview with the actor and former gubernatorial candidate
Interviews & Profiles
Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Roth on being gay in the military – and governing NYC under Trump
After serving during "don't ask, don't tell," New York City’s highest-ranking LGBTQ official is now trying to find common ground with the federal government. “I have great hope, but a lot of fear.”
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: City & State’s groundbreaking coverage of Zohran Mamdani’s rise
Our magazine will continue to be ahead of the curve reporting on campaigns and elections.
Opinion
Opinion: What the political establishment can learn from Mamdani’s use of digital platforms
The mayoral candidate’s playbook, which relied on Tik Tok and Instagram for running an effective campaign today, deserves notice.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Stefanik raises millions for to-be-announced run for governor after Mamdani primary victory
Rep. Elise Stefanik plans to launch her campaign for governor soon.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Hochul declines to endorse Mamdani, mispronounces his name
The governor is the de facto head of the state Democratic Party, but she’s not so sure about the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor.
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News & Politics
González-Rojas considering run for Ramos’ seat
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas had called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.” Now, she may be looking to replace her.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Eric Adams, surrounded by faith leaders, officially launches his reelection campaign
It would take an act of God for this man to be reelected, and if he is to be believed, there just might be one.
Interviews & Profiles
Mark Levine: ‘The comptroller has to be totally independent of the mayor’
An interview with the winner of the Democratic primary for New York City comptroller – who could end up serving as a check on a Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Campaigns & Elections
Applyrs wins landslide victory in Albany mayoral primary
Backed by both progressives and the Albany Democratic establishment, City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs beat businessman Dan Cerutti by 24 points.
News & Politics
Sean Ryan dominates Democratic mayoral primary in Buffalo
Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon could still run as an independent, but state Sen. Sean Ryan is the favorite to win in November – and candidates are lining up to replace him in the state Senate.
Campaigns & Elections
Republicans are champing at the bit to use Mamdani to attack Dems
Potential GOP candidates for governor used Hochul’s name more often than Mamdani’s while reacting to the results of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
New York’s Democratic leadership offers tentative support for Zohran Mamdani
The establishment scrambled to regroup as they processed a decisive victory for a 33-year-old leftist.
News & Politics
Opinion: Dawn of a new generation of leadership
Last night’s Democratic mayoral primary illustrated a seismic generational shift in New York, as Zohran Mamdani’s win was turbocharged by the under-35 vote.
