New York State
News & Politics
Lee Zeldin sees warning signs for women’s sports in ERA
At the state Capitol, conservatives gathered to focus on a culture war talking point that’s not included in the proposed constitutional amendment.
Transportation
Opinion: Serial speeders are killing New Yorkers. It’s time to slow them down.
A proposed bill would require “speed limiter” devices to be installed on serial speeders’ vehicles, stopping them from going more than 5 mph over the speed limit.
Albany Agenda
SUNY chancellor John King talks budget wins and campus protests
The head of the state’s public university system discussed the police response to pro-Palestinian protest encampments and the fate of SUNY Downstate.
Power of Diversity
The 2024 Power of Diversity: Asian 100
New York’s Asian American leaders.
Book Excerpt
Book excerpt: Luis Miranda looks back on a lifetime of advocating for Latino political power in “Relentless”
City & State publishes a chapter from the veteran political consultant’s upcoming memoir.
Courts
Opinion: New York’s complex court bureaucracy shields judges from accountability
Judges are less accountable to the public than to court administrators who arbitrarily shuffle them around to different courts and issue secret memos to guide their interpretation of the law.
Albany Agenda
Here’s what NY lawmakers are focused on for the rest of session
Only five weeks to go!
Protests
Tracking campus protests in New York
The “Gaza solidarity encampment” at Columbia university inspired similar pro-Palestinian demonstrations at campuses across the country. Here’s where they are in New York.
Opinion
Opinion: Common sense never goes out of style
Political trends come and go, but pragmatic, results-oriented governing remains key.
Albany Agenda
Zinerman says DSA-backed challenger lives outside district
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman’s allies have sought to portray DSA-endorsed challenger Eon Huntley as an outsider and recently hosted an anti-DSA town hall.
News & Politics
Hochul promises in-person college graduation ceremonies as Columbia protests escalate
The governor said she does not want universities to cancel their in-person commencement ceremonies due to security concerns.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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
New York state Legislature 2024 races to watch
Here are some of the challenges, swing districts and open seats to keep an eye on.
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Campaigns & Elections
It’s Election Day in Western New York
Voters are deciding on a new member of Congress to represent them in the 26th Congressional District.
Albany Agenda
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Retired insurance exec challenging 'radical' AOC in Democratic primary
Marty Dolan said he believes the representative’s policies are losing support in New York’s 14th Congressional District.
Albany Agenda
Why did New York’s highest court overturn Harvey Weinstein’s conviction?
Unpacking the surprising decision from the liberal justices.
Special Reports
An unthinkable turnaround has happened at New York City’s airports
The Port Authority has poured billions into renovating and rebuilding three key gateways into the city.
Special Reports
The drone industry is booming in Central New York
A military presence in Syracuse and a grant funding program have helped companies start up and thrive.
Special Reports
