‘Leave It Blank’ campaign gets 12% of the vote in NY Democratic presidential primary

In New York City, about 15% of Democratic primary voters did not vote for any of the three candidates on the ballot.

• By Peter Sterne and Rebecca C. Lewis
• April 3, 2024

District Council 37 endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman

He has also been endorsed by 1199SEIU and the New York State Nurses Association.

• By Peter Sterne
• April 1, 2024

The New York elected officials calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

A growing number of politicians, labor unions, city councils and other organizations have joined the call for a ceasefire as the death toll increases.

• By Peter Sterne
• March 28, 2024

Few City & State readers think we’re looking at an on-time budget

It’s budget week in the Capitol, and it could be the first of many.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis and Peter Sterne
• March 25, 2024

As ceasefire politics have gone mainstream, fractures have emerged in the Democratic Party

Five months into Israel’s invasion of Gaza, a growing number of politicians have demanded a ceasefire.

• By Peter Sterne
• March 18, 2024

Guess when the New York state budget will be finalized and win a bath mat!

Do you think the state’s spending plan will be late again this year?

• By Peter Sterne
• March 17, 2024

Public defender Eli Northrup raises $102,000 in Assembly race

Northrup’s campaign also qualified for $88,000 in matching funds from the state.

• By Peter Sterne
• March 15, 2024

Zohran and Kal go to a coffee shop

Actor and former Obama staffer Kal Penn supports his good friend, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, but he is highly critical of the Democratic Socialists of America.

• By Peter Sterne
• March 8, 2024

WFP endorses Jonathan Soto in 82nd Assembly District

Soto, who also has the support of DSA, is challenging Assembly Education Chair Michael Benedetto.

• By Peter Sterne
• March 6, 2024

Exclusive: Justin Brannan’s chief of staff challenges GOP Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny

Brook-Krasny left the Democratic Party to become a Republican in 2022. He now faces a strong challenge from Chris McCreight, Brannan’s chief of staff.

• By Peter Sterne
• February 26, 2024

Goldman and Nadler call for temporary ceasefire in Gaza

The two New York representatives joined 11 other Democrats in asking President Joe Biden to pursue an agreement between Israel and Hamas.

• By Peter Sterne
• February 22, 2024

Myrie delivers stump speech, but isn’t running for mayor (yet)

The state senator’s comments, made while participating on a Caucus Weekend panel, came in response to a question on whether he’s considering a run.

• By Peter Sterne
• February 20, 2024

2024 Bronx Assembly district special election results

Democratic attorney Landon Dais defeated Republican Norman McGill in the race to replace former Assembly Member Latoya Joyner.

• By Peter Sterne
• February 13, 2024

Bowman threatens defamation lawsuit after Latimer says he takes ‘money from Hamas’

At a black history event this weekend, Westchester County Executive George Latimer baselessly accused Bowman of “taking money from Hamas.”

• By Peter Sterne and Austin C. Jefferson
• February 13, 2024

Democrats look to hold on to Bronx Assembly seat in special election

Landon Dais, a local attorney, is facing off against Republican Norman McGill.

• By Peter Sterne
• February 13, 2024

2024 New York political power couples

• By Peter Sterne
• February 12, 2024

Bragg and Adams announce charges in Times Square attack

“The only thing worse than failing to bring perpetrators to justice would be to ensnare innocent people in the criminal justice system,” Bragg said of his “meticulous” investigation.

• By Annie McDonough and Peter Sterne
• February 8, 2024

As tensions rise, more New Yorkers oppose aid to Israel

A look at how public sentiment is shifting on the war in Gaza

• By Peter Sterne
• January 23, 2024

Biden told Cuomo to stay out of 2020 race, new book claims

“The Truce: Progressives, Centrists and the Future of the Democratic Party,” co-written by former City Hall reporter Hunter Walker, examines the relationship between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party, locally and nationally.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 22, 2024

Scott Stringer readies primary challenge to Mayor Eric Adams

Stringer launched an exploratory committee on Thursday, which will allow him to raise funds for a primary challenge against Adams in next year’s mayoral race.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 18, 2024