Personality

New York City

New York City indictment-era Halloween costume inspiration

The investigations into Mayor Eric Adams have provided so many starting points for the perfect outfit.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Marc Molinaro shifts to the right

As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.

2024 New York congressional battleground

The many missteps of Mondaire Jones

Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.

Personality

Why did the GOP pick Alison Esposito to challenge Rep. Pat Ryan?

Esposito was not the obvious choice to run against the Democratic incumbent, but she was the only one willing to challenge him.

Polls

Here’s who City & State readers predict will win next month’s state legislative elections

More than 90 readers responded to City & State’s poll, with most predicting that incumbents would prevail in tough races.

Heard Around Town

Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings

Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.

New York City

5 things to know about First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer

The longtime bureaucrat has been elevated to add some steady leadership during a time of crisis in the Eric Adams administration.

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Personality

5 things to know about DOI Commish Jocelyn Strauber

She was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she quickly became a formidable watchdog.

Heard Around Town

NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor

At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.

Heard Around Town

New York leaders, absent Eric Adams, celebrate Sharpton’s 70th

Hochul, Schumer and Bragg attended, while the embattled mayor, founding member of the National Action Network, skipped it.

Energy & Environment

Is Hochul a climate hero or a villain?

New York has received national recognition for its climate policies, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial decision to pause congestion pricing could put its climate goals in peril.

Heard Around Town

Paterson puts Trump on notice

At an NAACP lunch in the Bronx, the former governor signaled his doubts about the former president's chances to win another term.