New York City
Opinion
The enduring legacy of James Zadroga
The struggle to get government to acknowledge the health effects of 9/11.
New York State
Opinion
Frances Perkins and the lessons for today’s labor movement
A century ago, the worker rights advocate launched a game-changing career in government.
New York City
Opinion
A rough stretch for the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
How New York politicians are responding to the medallion crisis.
New York State
Opinion
How Heastie and Stewart-Cousins compare to the cartoon ‘Wonder Twins’
The Assembly speaker says their legislative relationship is like that of a fictional 1970s-era superhero duo.
New York City
Opinion
A history of upsets in Queens politics
Bob Turner’s 2011 victory was short-lived. Others may prove more lasting
New York State
Opinion
How animal rights is about humans, too
Why the ASPCA wants to keep pets and people together.
New York State
Opinion
Are millennials taking over New York politics?
The 2019 Albany 40 Under 40 reflects millennials' rising influence.
New York City
Opinion
Do aspiring politicians still need to pay their dues?
Previously, aspiring politicians started at the bottom, paid their dues and waited to be tapped for higher office — now, incumbents are refusing to wait in line.
New York State
Policy
New York bucks the national trend on immigration
As the federal government takes a hard-line stance on immigration, the Empire State opens its doors.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Katz claims victory in Queens DA race, with recount coming
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz declared victory with a 20-vote lead over Tiffany Cabán, who had declared victory in the Queens district attorney Democratic primary.
New York City
Opinion
How Cabán made fools of us all
In this week’s magazine, we take a closer look at the factors that propelled Tiffany Cabán to the verge of an upset while assessing the Queens establishment’s failure to deliver for Queens borough president Melinda Katz.
New York State
Opinion
The long and winding road to LGBTQ rights
Gay rights advocates turned a 2009 loss in New York into a victory.
New York City
Politics
Who’s the frontrunner in the Queens district attorney race?
Queens has a competitive district attorney race for the first time in decades, but there has been no public polling. So City & State reached out to experts to see who is the frontrunner, what will be the biggest factor in the race, and how many years the victor might serve.
New York State
Opinion
The battle for the Democratic Party, in Albany and Queens
Activists are targeting Assembly Democrats and hoping for a district attorney upset.
New York State
Politics
How progressive has the state legislative session been?
City & State checked in with longtime Albany observers and insiders to offer their thoughts on how newly ascendant progressives have fared so far.
New York City
Opinion
A spotlight on Staten Island
Staten Island is having a moment – culturally, economically and politically.
Housing
Opinion
In rent regulation fight, it’s not just Democrats vs. Republicans
The GOP was the go-to ally for landlords and developers — but it’s always more complicated, writes City & State's editor-in-chief.
New York State
Opinion
John Flanagan’s short-lived stint as majority leader
In this week’s City & State cover story, we recount the rise and fall of John Flanagan – and explore whether, after losing so many seats in 2018, he has a viable pathway back to power.
New York City
Politics