News & Politics
2026 New York gubernatorial election
With new ads, progressive super PAC looks to deploy Mamdani voters for Hochul
Affiliated with Make the Road Action, Left Hook launched two new ads by Mamdani videographers Melted Solids.
New York City
ICE shooting tests limits of Mamdani-Trump relationship
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani his efforts to negotiate the release of a man shot by federal agents was unsuccessful after a two-hour phone call with President Donald Trump.
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Bruce Blakeman says he’ll bring down utility bills
An interview with the Republican candidate for governor
New York State
Democratic Congress members rally to protect the vote in Queens
New York state has strong voter protections on the books, but congressional Democrats aren’t taking any chances amid Trump’s efforts to change how elections are administered ahead of the midterms.
News & Politics
‘Our enemy of our enemy is still our enemy’: Seneca Nation members protest tribal president’s Blakeman fundraiser
The Seneca Nation has a tense relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul, but Blakeman’s support for online prediction markets could destroy the tribe’s casino business.
New York City Council
Leading AI companies fail to impress at City Council AI hearing
The New York City Council is looking to position itself at the frontier of AI regulation.
News & Politics
Lucas claims leadership of BK Dems – in apparent violation of court order
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and her allies are trying everything to block reformers from taking control of the county party.
20th Anniversary
‘A sacred mission:’ City & State celebrates 20 years with a bash
Hochul, James and other subjects of our stories roasted two decades of local journalism.
New York City
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn backs Nikki Lucas as Brooklyn Dems chair
After a surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek reelection, the county leader is endorsing a fellow Assembly member – but opponents are trying to block the vote.
20th Anniversary
Hakeem Jeffries & Letitia James: Rising through the ranks, together
Over the past 20 years, the two have led a generation from Central Brooklyn.
20th Anniversary
Christine Quinn shares what it was really like to work with Mike Bloomberg
A Q&A with the former New York City Council speaker on their productivity, but also the places where they disagreed.
20th Anniversary
All about the numbers: Tom DiNapoli’s impact on New York
He has been state comptroller for almost the whole time that City & State has existed.
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Comparing every New York City Council speaker of the past 20 years
Christine Quinn has a strong legacy in the council, and she has made an impact outside of government as well.
20th Anniversary
Carl Heastie, on Prince, in his own words
The Assembly speaker writes about his favorite artist.
20th Anniversary
Zohran Mamdani isn’t ready to talk about the future
We asked the New York City mayor about his next 20 years. But he’s taking the job one week and one month at a time.
20th Anniversary
How Charlie Rangel won over Al Sharpton
The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers the pioneering Lion of Lenox Avenue.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: Michael Gianaris’ transformation of the state Senate shouldn’t be overlooked
Longtime lobbyist Evan Stavisky on the legacy and productivity of the modern state Senate, and its former deputy majority leader.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: Kathy Hochul has always been a tireless worker
Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney reflects on her former roommate, the state’s first woman governor.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ state Senate has been professional and productive
Her former deputy, Michael Gianaris, writes about the sea change the chamber has experienced under her leadership.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: How AOC is picking up the torch from the retiring generation
Rep. Nydia Velázquez writes that New York is in good hands with this rising member of Congress.
