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Peter Sterne

Editor

New York State

Politics

New York House election results 2024

New York is home to seven swing districts that could help determine whether Democrats take control of the House.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Could this pro-Palestinian socialist really be NYC’s next mayor?

An interview with Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist state legislator who hopes to knit together a coalition of the far-left, Muslim voters and rent-stabilized tenants.

Polls

Personality

Here’s who City & State readers predict will win next month’s state legislative elections

More than 90 readers responded to City & State’s poll, with most predicting that incumbents would prevail in tough races.

News & Politics

Politics

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested for disorderly conduct

After being released from custody, Gibbs apologized for interfering in an NYPD traffic stop.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns

The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.

Polls

Personality

Poll: Guess who will win NY state Senate and Assembly races

Think Democrats or Republicans will emerge victorious in the 22 most closely-watched state legislative races? City & State wants to hear from you!

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Mayor Eric Adams’ ‘Hector LaSalle’ moment

The mayor insists that the City Council must approve Randy Mastro, his nominee to be the city’s next corporation counsel, but the council is more than just a rubber stamp.

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2024 presidential election

Politics

Here’s what NY’s House and Senate Dems are saying about Biden

Should he stay or should he go? Members of the state’s congressional delegation are weighing in on the question dividing Democrats.

Eric Adams

Personality

People who would’ve been on Eric Adams’ haters list

Even though City Hall said it didn’t have the list, we have a few ideas of who likely would’ve made the cut.

News & Politics

Politics

Senior staffer on 2022 Maloney campaign confirms existence of Mondaire Jones phone call

The former staffer said they heard Sean Patrick Maloney call Jones and offer to drop out of the NY-17 primary.

Westchester

Politics

George Latimer’s run against Bowman splits grassroots activist groups in Westchester

Former Latimer supporters are launching a new group called “Westchester Progressives" to show support for Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

Donald Trump

Politics

Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records

The verdict in the criminal case against Trump marks a victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Politics

Politics

Danny O’Donnell endorses Eli Northrup to succeed him in Assembly

The longtime Assembly member is breaking from many Upper West Side political power brokers to endorse Northrup over opponent Micah Lasher.

Politics

Politics

Can Bowman get back in DSA’s good graces?

Three years after nearly expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the socialist organization is considering whether to endorse him once again.