New York State
Special Reports
New York’s transit system is on a comeback, but the feds loom large
Congestion pricing is raising new funds despite multiple challenges for the MTA.
Personality
Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t
Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.
News & Politics
Nydia Velázquez leaves huge shoes. Who wants to fill them?
Both socialists and progressives are eyeing the seat, which is among the most left-leaning in the country.
Opinion
Opinion: New York must stop shortchanging schools with yesterday’s data
The state’s Foundation Aid formula must be tweaked to ensure New York City schools are getting enough funding.
Sponsored Content
Seeking a comprehensive approach to best support youth mental health
Experts, governmental officials and parents joined in the discussion on the issue at City & State’s “Future in Focus,” forum, presented in partnership with Coalition to Empower our Future.
Sponsored Content
Tackling New York’s high cost of auto insurance
City & State’s New York Car Insurance Affordability Crisis event, presented in partnership with Citizens for Affordable Rates, convened policymakers, consumer advocates, industry experts and community leaders in search of solutions.
Personality
Many New York political figures have received President Donald Trump’s amnesty
Pardons and commutations abound for Rudy Giuliani, George Santos and others.
Power Lists
The 2025 Women Power 100
Leaders determining the course of New York politics and government.
New York State
Gov. Kathy Hochul, gearing up for reelection, is ready to ‘fight like hell’
She’s taking on Trump, Stefanik, Delgado – and running the Empire State.
New York State
Editor’s note: Rochester thrives on playing around
How the Strong National Museum of Play is revitalizing a portion of this upstate city.
News & Politics
Huntley launches new Assembly campaign against Zinerman
With support from the DSA and City Council Member Chi Ossé, Eon Huntley is making another attempt to unseat Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman.
2026 New York state elections
Rana Abdelhamid files to run for Mamdani’s seat
The Muslim community organizer previously ran for Congress in 2022.
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2026 congressional midterm elections
Public defender and DSA organizer challenges Ritchie Torres
Dalourny Nemorin says that Rep. Ritchie Torres is focused more on his donors than serving his constituents
Honors
The 2025 Unsung Heroes
Notable New Yorkers achieving success behind the scenes
News & Politics
Hochul and Mamdani play nice at Somos
The governor and New York City mayor-elect projected unity in Puerto Rico last week, but they couldn’t completely paper over ideological cracks.
News & Politics
Poll shows young voters would back Avilés over Goldman in NY-10
The poll from Stand Up Action also found that City Council Member Alexa Avilés is largely unknown in the 10th Congressional District.
Energy & Environment
Pipeline advancement riles Somos progressives
The state Department of Environmental Conservation greenlit the controversial NESE project.
News & Politics
Rep. Elise Stefanik paints dire picture of NY in gubernatorial campaign launch
The Republican announced her campaign for governor in a new video that heavily featured New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Interviews & Profiles
Rick Cotton on airport construction progress and a new Manhattan bus terminal
An interview with the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at City & State’s 2025 Transportation Summit.
Somos
Why go to Somos?
To make deals, lift up Latino voices and, according to one of our experts, witness some premium ass-kissing.
