New York State
Personality
Talker-in-chief: New York politicians have no shortage of memorable quotes
From Mario Cuomo to Fiorello La Guardia, here are some lines from speeches that are still being cited today.
Trailblazers
The 2026 Trailblazers in Economic Development
Notable New Yorkers who are in the business of creating jobs
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Hochul, AOC and Mamdani walk into a bar, on the last day of early voting
The governor hit Democratic NYC neighborhoods Sunday, while Republican Bruce Blakeman headed upstate.
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Congressional candidate Blake Gendebien says he’s moderate, pragmatic reflection of rural America
A Q&A with the North Country Democratic nominee, who’s hoping to flip retiring Rep. Elise Stefanik’s seat.
Campaigns & Elections
A guide to New York’s invented ballot lines this election
Not a Democrat or a Republican? New York may have a third-party ballot line for you.
Campaigns & Elections
Constantino campaign appears to have paid $28K to woman who threatened Gendebien with DEC complaint
The payment raises questions about the credibility of the Republican nominee’s dumping allegations against his opponent.
Campaigns & Elections
The state legislative races where the GOP is spending the most
As they play defense with limited resources, the party’s campaign committees have had to choose wisely.
Campaigns & Elections
New Siena poll has Hochul up 14 points over Blakeman days before election
The incumbent governor’s performance in this poll is much stronger than in the university’s last one, in which she led by only 9 points.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Is Constantino’s brash social media persona landing with voters?
Even Roger Stone thinks Anthony Constantino should woo voters in the 21st Congressional District with more honey and less vinegar.
New York State
2026 New York state legislative general election races to watch
The top contests for the state Senate and Assembly.
Who's Who
The 2026 Who’s Who in Professional & Advisory Services
Notable leaders who have specialized knowledge and strategic insights
Campaigns & Elections
Hochul spends first weekend of early voting with Mamdani in tow
As the governor aimed to energize young progressives, her opponent Bruce Blakeman appealed to the mayor’s haters.
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New York State
Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence
Lucy Lang, the inspector general for New York state, argued in an interview with Government Executive that IGs should prioritize improving the public’s trust in government – both through investigations and making sure citizens know that oversight is happening.
Events
Housing advocates discuss frontline solutions
State Housing Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas was among the speakers at the HELP USA and City & State forum.
Opinion
Editor’s note: AI is changing how City & State’s journalists work
We’re putting our own guardrails on this emerging technology.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Why did Bruce Blakeman go 100% MAGA?
The former Long Island moderate is now facing the music in his run for governor.
Trailblazers
The 2026 Long Island Trailblazers
Local leaders of Suffolk and Nassau counties
News & Politics
Jeffries to stump for Conley, Johnson to stump for Lawler
Congress’ two most powerful leaders are coming to NY-17.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
With new ads, progressive super PAC looks to deploy Mamdani voters for Hochul
Affiliated with Make the Road Action, Left Hook launched two new ads by Mamdani videographers Melted Solids.
Personality
Want to be the BOO-klyn Democratic Party chair?
Grab a haunted tablecloth and turn it into a political Halloween costume.
