Campaigns & Elections
Politics
As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum
The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
De Blasio slams Florida in online debate
'The future, unfortunately, is not bright for Florida,' the former mayor said, regarding climate change.
Politics
Politics
Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to ax the Commission on Judicial Nomination
The state Senate majority leader said lawmakers are considering a new process for selecting Court of Appeals judges.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Home care workers target Adrienne Adams
The council has not moved on a bill that would ban 24-hour work days, amid oppositions from New Yorkers with disabilities and 1199 SEIU.
Politics
Politics
Despite DNC loss, Eric Adams maintains reputation as NYC’s cheerleader
Adams’ impassioned bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention ends in disappointment. On to the World Cup.
Politics
Politics
Rowan Wilson picked to be chief judge, as Hochul eyes Caitlin Halligan for associate judge
Wilson, who would be the first Black chief judge in New York state, was tapped following the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
Politics
Politics
NY government passes second stopgap as budget delays stretch on
Lawmakers have another week to agree on a funding plan.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: What would Hugh do?
A few things Gov. Kathy Hochul can learn from the state’s 51st governor as she navigates the challenges of budget season.
Politics
Politics
Why won’t DAASNY defend Alvin Bragg?
The powerful district attorneys association has been silent in the face of Trump’s attacks on the Manhattan DA
Heard Around Town
Politics
Rudy Giuliani (no, not that one) is fundraising for Eric Adams
The former mayor’s Republican cousin, and his lobbyist wife, are raising money for the Democratic mayor’s reelection.
Politics
Politics
Labor weighs in on bail, ‘good cause,’ health care in New York budget
From “good cause” to bail reform rollbacks, unions are making their voices heard.
Politics
Politics
Democratic Queens DA candidate courting far right Republicans
George Grasso is challenging Melinda Katz from the right – and said Democratic political clubs won’t have him.
Budget
Personality
Here’s when City & State readers think the budget will be finished
And don’t forget, the best guess will win a CSNY shower curtain!
Politics
Politics
NY bills specifically targeted at Donald Trump
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal has been prolific in this field.
Politics
Politics
The confusing names behind New York lobbying efforts
What they actually do might be different from what it sounds like they do.
Politics
Politics
Hochul announces April 10 budget extender
As they continue negotiating beyond the April 1 deadline, lawmakers have indicated there will be no agreement before the Passover and Easter holidays.
Personality
Personality
New York City is obsessed with the bad old days
The fear of going backward is growing, but the city is in a much better place today.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Activists went full throttle in the Capitol’s War Room this week
Arrests, profanity, furniture removal. The War Room has seen it all.
Politics
Politics
Reynoso appoints Kim Council as deputy Brooklyn borough president
His former opponent in the BP race brings balance to the office after Diana Richardson was ousted.
Politics
Politics