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Peter Sterne
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Mamdani: ‘Shared notion of humanity’ applies to both Charlie Kirk and killing of Palestinians
Speaking at a progressive Jewish awards benefit, the mayoral candidate said his commitment to Palestinian rights was validated by the June Democratic primary results.
- By Peter Sterne
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Adams wouldn’t have been first New York City mayor to go for an ambassadorship
William O’Dwyer received a post in Mexico after being taken down by corruption scandals.
- By Peter Sterne
Heard Around Town
Politics
Micah Lasher files to run for Congress
The Assembly member is Rep. Jerry Nadler’s favorite for his seat, and Nadler’s chief of staff is doubling as Lasher’s campaign treasurer.
- By Peter Sterne
Heard Around Town
Politics
Nadler, retiring, leaves highly anticipated void in Manhattan politics
Into which scores of ambitious Manhattan electeds could leap.
- By Peter Sterne
Personality
Personality
New York politicos love a cameo
Indicted Eric Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin isn’t the only one.
- By Peter Sterne
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a five-way race.
- By Steve Kastenbaum, Annie McDonough and Peter Sterne
News & Politics
Politics
Is the DSA on a collision course with AOC?
The socialist organization is committing to a hard line on anti-Zionism that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has so far rejected.
- By Peter Sterne
Personality
Personality
The NYPD officers who support Zohran Mamdani for mayor
An interview with retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Shamsul Haque, co-founder of the Bangladeshi American Police Association.
- By Peter Sterne
Personality
Personality
The many times Mike Lawler talked about being governor
Lawler stoked the rumor mill for over a year but ultimately decided not to run for governor.
- By Peter Sterne
New York State
Politics
Jessica González-Rojas launches state Senate campaign with high-profile endorsements
She is challenging state Sen. Jessica Ramos, whose decision to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo upset her progressive supporters.
- By Peter Sterne
Personality
Personality
A field guide to socialist elected officials
Learn the differences between Socialists in Office, DSA members and allies.
- By Peter Sterne
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News & Politics
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González-Rojas files to run against Ramos
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas previously called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.”
- By Peter Sterne
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani promised to tax the rich. DSA is already mobilizing to make that happen.
In the People’s Republic of New York City, an empowered DSA is strategizing about how to convert electoral clout into state policy.
- By Peter Sterne
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Here’s how Zohran Mamdani’s 50K-strong volunteer army pulled it off
An interview with Tascha Van Auken, field director for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign.
- By Peter Sterne
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ruwa Romman says Mamdani’s victory could ‘change the calculus’ around Democratic support for Israel
An interview with the first Palestinian American state lawmaker in Georgia
- By Peter Sterne
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Cynthia Nixon hopes that Andrew Cuomo’s career is finally over
An election night interview with the actor and former gubernatorial candidate
- By Peter Sterne
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State’s groundbreaking coverage of Zohran Mamdani’s rise
Our magazine will continue to be ahead of the curve reporting on campaigns and elections.
- By Peter Sterne
News & Politics
Politics
González-Rojas considering run for Ramos’ seat
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas had called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.” Now, she may be looking to replace her.
- By Peter Sterne
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Many expect Zohran Mamdani to take the WFP line if he loses to Cuomo. That’s far from a sure thing
Mamdani could run in the general election as the candidate of the Working Families Party, but he and the Democratic Socialists of America don’t bother with unwinnable races.
- By Peter Sterne
Heard Around Town
Personality
Hochul rebuttal pokes fun at LCA, declares 2025 show ‘still sucks’
The governor also went after critics and rivals in her remarks at the event.
- By Peter Sterne