Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Nydia Velázquez: ‘I have never supported a war resolution’
The New York took a break from Somos to talk about the reverberations of the Israel-Hamas war.
Politics
Politics
The latest from Somos 2023
Whether you’re in San Juan or not, keep up with the gossip from New York’s buzziest event of the year.
Politics
Politics
Despite losses on Long Island, Hochul is optimistic Dems will ‘get it right’ in 2024
At Somos, Brooklyn Dems Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn thanked the governor for keeping New York blue.
Politics
Politics
Annual Somos Shabbat event disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters
The event was held to celebrate Jewish and Hispanic unity - not billed as pro-Israel.
Politics
Politics
At Somos, the search for the next mayor is on
The next mayoral election is two years away, but the federal probe of Adams’ campaign finances supercharged a conversation about a primary challenge to him in 2025.
Politics
Politics
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s no-good, very bad night
The Brooklyn Dems chair had campaigned hard for Marjorie Velázquez while undermining Justin Brannan’s reelection fight against Ari Kagan. Velázquez lost, and Brannan won.
Politics
Politics
Republican Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive seat
Republicans now control both of Long Island’s county executive seats, both of its county legislatures, both of its district attorney’s offices and all four of its congressional seats.
2023 elections
Politics
Kristy Marmorato will likely be the first Republican elected official in the Bronx in nearly 20 years
Marmorato is leading New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, but the race has not been officially called.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Susan Zhuang likely victor in City Council District 43
Democrat Susan Zhuang clinched what appears to be a decisive victory Tuesday night against challenger Ying Tan in a brand new southern Brooklyn district
Politics
Politics
Justin Brannan defeats Ari Kagan in heated southern Brooklyn Council race
“Tonight was a victory for love over hate, for hope over fear, for truth over lies,” Brannan said.
2023 elections
Politics
Election Day primer: What to know about New York’s top races
From the New York City Council to key county executive races across the state, catch up on what you need to know before voting.
Politics
Politics
Campaign Finance Board investigating suspicious donations to Amber Adler campaign
The suspicious donations were made in the names of people associated with North Shore Strategies, the Democratic consulting firm hired to run Adler’s campaign.
Adams probes
Politics
Progressives – and others – are watching the Eric Adams campaign finance inquiry very closely
One mayor’s scandal is another insurgent’s opportunity.
Adams probes
Politics
4 things to know about Brianna Suggs
Eric Adams’ campaign consultant was questioned by the FBI Thursday as her home was raided, apparently prompting the mayor to cancel a crucial trip to meet with the White House.
Personality
Personality
Book excerpt: Bradley Tusk takes on fiction with ‘Obvious in Hindsight’
City & State reprints a chapter from the political strategist’s upcoming novel.
Politics
Politics
George Santos decisively not expelled from Congress
A majority of Congress members, including dozens of Democrats, voted Wednesday evening to allow the embattled Long Island Republican to stay.
Politics
Politics
Rubén Díaz Sr. and Ruben Diaz Jr. back competing candidates in Bronx City Council race
The former Bronx borough president and his father, a former City Council member, are known for their very different ideologies.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Republican NYC Council candidate returns George Santos donation
Republican Ying Tan, who is running for City Council in southern Brooklyn, returned a donation that appears to be from Rep. George Santos.
Politics
Politics
What we know about the hate speech situation at Cornell
Antisemitic threats on an open greek life forum have gotten national attention.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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