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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.
News & Politics
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Politics
DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor
Sources say the socialist state legislator from Queens is testing the waters.
News & Politics
Politics
Stringer raises over $2 million with expected matching funds for mayoral bid
State Zen. Zellnor Myrie has raised over $1.3 million, including expected matching funds.
News & Politics
Politics
The real story behind DSA’s decision to unendorse AOC
A deep dive into the leftist fringe of the leftist fringe.
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.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The fight for the future of the Democratic Party is in Brooklyn
Just be careful how you describe it.
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.
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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.
News & Politics
Politics
AOC endorses former campaign staffer Jonathan Soto
Soto is the first local candidate that the congresswoman has endorsed this cycle.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s endorsing Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer?
Elected officials and prominent organizations are taking sides in one of the most-watched races of 2024.
Albany Agenda
Politics
New York state Legislature 2024 races to watch
Here are some of the challenges, swing districts and open seats to keep an eye on.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Here’s what New York elected officials are saying about the Columbia University protests
Progressives have criticized the school for bringing in the NYPD to clear the encampment, while Republicans have called for the National Guard.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Why did New York’s highest court overturn Harvey Weinstein’s conviction?
Unpacking the surprising decision from the liberal justices.
New York State
Personality
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal wants to save local newspapers
In a Q&A, he talks about a new tax break that was included in the final state budget.
Polls
Personality
These City & State readers knew the budget would be done on 4/20
Nine people, including the co-director of the WFP and an Assembly member’s chief of staff, correctly guessed the date the budget would be finished – but only one will win a City & State bath mat.
