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Eric Holmberg

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Frozen Four: a guide to the special elections

February’s legislative races could be an icy preview of some spicy June primaries.

Personality

Personality

What political posts lead to becoming New York’s governor?

It turns out being LG and waiting for a scandal isn’t a terrible option.

Personality

Personality

The top tweets in New York politics from 2025

These posts were featured in City & State’s First Read Tonight newsletter.

Personality

Personality

Quiz: Who got more write-in votes for New York City mayor?

Which New York Knick got more votes and which late night talk show host came out on top?

New York City

Personality

How Dutch settlers got their start in the New York Harbor

A Q&A with author Russell Shorto on the early colonial history of New Amsterdam in the lead-up to a confrontation with the English.

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Personality

Personality

In New York politics, Lorde Summer is just beginning

On social media, city government and local politicians are embracing her new music video.

Policy

Policy

Congestion pricing shows early signs of reducing traffic

Improvements in commuting times were largely seen on bridges and tunnels entering the core of Manhattan.

New York City

Politics

The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York

Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.

New York City

Politics

What everyone will be talking about at the 2024 Somos conference in Puerto Rico

From the next mayor to the next City Council speaker, there’s so much at stake this year.