New York City

Politics

Katz: We all want the same things in our family

The presumptive Queens DA gave her first public speech after Cabán’s concession.

Politics

Cabán concedes to Katz in Queens DA race

Tiffany Cabán conceded defeat in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, paving the way for the establishment-backed Borough President Melinda Katz to be the party nominee and likely victory in November.

New York City

Personality

Dianne Morales wants to be New York City’s first female mayor

Dianne Morales, an Afro-Latina woman who runs a South Bronx social services nonprofit, is running for mayor of New York City in 2021. The 52-year-old executive director and CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods, launched her bid last week.

New York State

Policy

Bills of animal rights

From fur to foie gras, hatching eggs to overheated horses, and more.

New York City

Personality

Jonathan Lippman says it’s too late to change course on closing Rikers

In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.

New York City

Politics

The major 2021 mayoral contenders

What you need to know about the likely candidates for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race.

New York City

Politics

The Queens DA recount by the numbers

The recount has begun in the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, in New York’s own version of Bush v. Gore. Here are some of the other numbers that go into determining the race.

New York City

Politics

NYC mayoral candidates pick up the fundraising pace

The top candidates in the 2021 New York City mayoral race are picking up the pace of their fundraising, with both City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. reporting more money in contributions this period than the last one.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

De Blasio tries hard to stand out in the first presidential debate

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio did his best to stand out on a crowded debate stage Wednesday night and largely succeeded, making his limited time on camera count by establishing himself as one of the most anti-corporate candidates in the 2020 Democratic presidential field.

New York City

Politics

How Cabán won the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney

Charisma, the right demographic and professional profile and the backing of progressive grassroots groups eager for changes reflecting the borough’s evolving population and politics, are what powered Queens DA candidate Tiffany Cabán to a dramatic upset victory.

New York City

Politics

Five things to watch for in the Queens district attorney race

Queens Democrats will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the most closely watched district attorney race in the borough in generations. Could it be the death knell of the Queens machine? That’s one of City & State’s five things to watch as the returns come in.

New York City

Politics

Independent group airing pro-Cabán TV ad this weekend

A group of Brooklyn progressives with ties to the Tiffany Cabán campaign are running a pro-Cabán television ad. Melinda Katz's campaign said it's illegal coordination.

New York City

Personality

It's Melinda Katz's race to lose

That simple fact is: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is the front-runner in the Democratic primary election for Queens district attorney on June 25.