Policy
Special Reports
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.
Policy
Here are all the major bills still before the New York City Council
Airbnb, universal daylighting, street vendors and more.
Heard Around Town
State Labor Dept. ‘inquiry’ made over horse carriage industry
The agency reached out to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the industry’s licensing information.
Sponsored Content
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.
Events
Increasing diversity in government contracts through partnership and policy
City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit: Facilitating Government Partnerships for NY’s Businesses looks at how to leverage public-private collaborations to support underrepresented businesses.
Energy & Environment
Pipeline advancement riles Somos progressives
The state Department of Environmental Conservation greenlit the controversial NESE project.
Policy
Lander spars with progressive activist group that previously backed him
New York Communities for Change once endorsed Comptroller Brad Lander as a climate champion. Now they claim “BlackRock Brad” betrayed them.
Policy
New poll shows that taxing the rich is very popular
The prospect of increasing taxes on New York’s wealthiest has gained new steam amid Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City.
Housing
Unable to raise rents, owners of rent-stabilized buildings face financial trouble
Six years after the state closed rent stabilization loopholes, is there any political appetite to help desperate landlords?
Policy
Oh SNAP: Hochul funds food pantries, but not food assistance benefits
The state announced over $100 million in emergency food assistance, but it won’t spend the $650 million necessary to backfill federal funding for food stamps for November.
Immigration
Hochul ‘tabletopping’ strategies to combat ICE
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has spoken with Illinois governor JB Pritzker about how Chicago has responded to the president’s immigrant crackdown
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Why hasn’t Zohran Mamdani taken a position on the ballot proposals?
The City Council stands to lose power if the proposals pass, but Mamdani’s hesitation shows they currently have quite a bit of influence.
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Policy
Forging a collaborative path forward for New York’s mental health
Panelists and speakers joined for Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s Mental Health Summit to discuss addressing the state’s mental health challenges and needs.
New York State
Upstate rent stabilization has run into some snags
Local lawmakers testified at a state legislative hearing about the legal issues facing upstate cities that have tried to opt in to rent stabilization.
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Msgr. Greg Mustaciuolo on how stakeholders can collaborate to address New York’s mental health needs
An interview with the CEO of the Mother Cabrini Foundation, ahead of the 2025 City & State Mother Cabrini Mental Health Summit.
Campaigns & Elections
Even year local elections are coming… for some
The state Court of Appeals upheld a law shifting many municipal elections to even-numbered years, but things will be a little wonky for several years.
Policy
Report: 154K NYC public school students were homeless last year
The number has continued to climb, and it has topped 100,000 for 10 years.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Eric Adams has landmarked fewer buildings than his predecessors. During a push for new development, will the next mayor change course?
As the city continues its pro-housing track, advocates say the way the city approaches historic preservation may change.
Policy
Here are the high-profile bills Hochul has yet to act on
Gov. Kathy Hochul has 347 bills left to sign or veto before the end of the year.
Heard Around Town
Cuomo’s housing pitch: ‘Creative’ financing, not a rent freeze
The mayoral candidate and former governor says financing actions in his first 100 days would add 80,000 new or returned units to city housing stock.
