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Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney endorses Alex Bores in East Side versus West Side House race
Maloney and Nadler faced off four years ago. Now their protégés are facing off in NY-12.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Mark Treyger joins City & State’s Advisory Board
The company will learn from the former Brooklyn public high school teacher.
News & Politics
Politics
Gianaris will not run for reelection
The state Senate deputy majority leader plans to retire at the end of the year.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Lindsey Boylan launches City Council campaign
Known for speaking up against Cuomo, the former gubernatorial aide is running on her support for Mamdani – but she’s launching without the mayor’s endorsement.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Respectfully, Antonio Reynoso is from Brooklyn
Running for Congress against DSA, you can tell it’s really hard for him to not use the word “transplant.”
Zohran Mamdani
Policy
DCAS is in for a Mamdani era shakeup
The new mayor is signaling his City Hall is taking a hard look at an agency caught up in corruption allegations during the Adams administration.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: Campaign donors are power for Letitia James
The state attorney general is a national figure, thanks to the president.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Zohran Mamdani and Zack Weiner have LinkNYC in common
We’re paying attention to any loopholes being exploited on these sidewalk screens.
Eric Adams
Policy
The City Council will let three of Eric Adams’ vetoes stand – while overriding 17 others.
A bill opposed by the real estate industry known as COPA and a police accountability bill are among the pieces of legislation that won’t become law under new Council Speaker Julie Menin.
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Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani is all over LinkNYC. Is that allowed?
The mayor is the poster child for pre-K enrollment.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: When you’re up, you’re up and when you’re down …
The nature of political power means that one day you’re secretary to the governor, and the next you’re just a visitor.
Announcements
Personality
Editor’s Note: Kate Lisa is joining City & State
We’re bolstering our state politics coverage in a big year.
Editor's Note
20th Anniversary
Editor’s note: Back at home for a big year
Kicking off City & State’s 20th anniversary with a major leadership announcement.
New York State
Policy
What’s in the 2026 State of the State?
The biggest policy proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s fifth address
New York City
Politics
Mamdani’s inauguration – through the eyes of five New Yorkers
A taxi driver, a campaign aide, a former comptroller, a field organizer, and a certain crime-fighting radio host.
Personality
Personality
Mayor Zohran Mamdani rides into City Hall
After being formally sworn in as mayor in the old City Hall subway station, Mamdani promptly announced his pick for DOT commissioner.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams goes out fighting the City Council
Vetoes and a brand new charter revision commission marked the New York City mayor’s last day
