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Personality
Personality
10 most memorable New York political impressions on SNL
From Mario Cuomo to Zohran Mamdani, governors and mayors have all been targets of fodder.
20th Anniversary
Personality
Donald Trump was a Queens boy
The world now hangs on every move from the mogul-turned-president.
Eric Adams
Personality
Eric Adams’ retirement hobbies include travel, crypto and woodworking
He has also spent time hanging out on the Fox & Friends couch.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State New York wins nine New York Press Association Awards
The hard work of the editorial and design teams shone through during awards season.
New York State
Politics
An Albany exodus of retiring state lawmakers
A dozen lawmakers from both parties and both legislative chambers have said they won’t seek reelection this year
Personality
Personality
How does Mamdani’s first 100 days favorability stack up against Adams, de Blasio?
Mayors often start strong with a base of support, but sometimes that doesn’t even last the first few months.
Personality
Personality
State lawmakers who have throwback photos on their official IDs
These photos came from the depths of the DMV.
40 Under 40
20th Anniversary
Past Albany 40 Under 40 honorees have reached new heights
From Zohran Mamdani to Andrew Garbarino, City & State spotlighted them way back when.
Personality
20th Anniversary
Where are they now: Brooklyn Power 100
Since 2019, people near the top of this list have left government service or are on the verge of doing so.
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.
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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?
Personality
Personality
Many New York political figures have received President Donald Trump’s amnesty
Pardons and commutations abound for Rudy Giuliani, George Santos and others.
Personality
Personality
Confusing acronyms are a big part of New York’s political alphabet soup
Some organizations share the same acronym while others are extremely close.
News & Politics
Politics
Here’s who owns New York’s local TV stations
The Jimmy Kimmel incident has us suddenly curious.
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.
Personality
Personality
2025 Met Gala: Photos of New York’s political trendsetters
Two New York City mayoral candidates hit the red carpet.
