20th Anniversary
Opinion
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
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
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
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.
20th Anniversary
Opinion
Opinion: Jerry Nadler set an example for all studious Manhattan politicians
His successor in Congress, Micah Lasher, writes about Nadler’s lasting impact on New York and the nation.
20th Anniversary
20th Anniversary
New York’s 20 most influential politicians of the past 20 years
Through interviews, guest essays – and even a new COVID-19 mountain poster – we looked at the biggest names of our time.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani is looking for his FDR
The New York City mayor tells PBS that he’s looking for a federal partnership like FDR and LaGuardia’s. Could that be AOC?
Long Island
Politics
In Suffolk, Schaffer keeps control of the county Democratic Party
Longtime Suffolk County Democratic Party Chair Rich Schaffer held off his first serious challenge in over 25 years in power.
News & Politics
Politics
Trump sees ‘great potential’ in Mamdani
The NYC mayor hosted the president at Gracie Mansion, continuing their surprisingly cordial relationship, which Mamdani insisted works to New Yorkers’ benefit.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Inside Ogden’s challenge to Jay Jacobs
Otsego County Democratic Party Chair Caitlin Ogden is looking to oust the sitting state party chair.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: Alums share their favorite stories
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, former staffers give a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: The best work of the current team
Award-winning staff members reflect on their favorite features for our 20th anniversary.
News & Politics
Exclusive
Politics
Trump to meet with Mamdani Monday
The leaders got along famously well last year. This meeting, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, could be more tense.
Technology
Policy
NYC Council summons Open AI and Anthropic to AI hearing
Freaked out about AI? The New York City Council is too.
Heard Around Town
Politics
With an eye to AOC, DSA finalizes presidential endorsement process
The socialist group could consider formally backing a candidate early in 2027.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Trump has promised to issue checks if the GOP holds the House. Is he taking a page from Hochul?
Before the governor’s reelection, your check is in the mail. Again.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani attends Staten Island 9/11 event, over GOP rancor
Unlike in past years, the mayor and other electeds were not asked to speak at the Postcards memorial event, hosted by GOP Borough President Vito Fossella.
Zohran Mamdani
Updated
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
News & Politics
Politics
Carl Heastie joins Black legislative leaders in Philadelphia for historic panel
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton hosted a discussion on the country’s focus on independence and inclusion.
News & Politics
Politics