New York State
News & Politics
‘Our enemy of our enemy is still our enemy’: Seneca Nation members protest tribal president’s Blakeman fundraiser
The Seneca Nation has a tense relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul, but Blakeman’s support for online prediction markets could destroy the tribe’s casino business.
Opinion
Editor’s note: Newcomers versus oldheads
How much do local relationships matter in congressional politics?
Criminal Justice
What to know about New York’s rape laws
State leaders are facing pressure to close the “voluntary intoxication loophole” in light of the alleged gang rape case at Cornell University.
Trailblazers
The 2026 Hudson Valley Trailblazers
Key leaders across a seven-county region
Personality
10 most memorable New York political impressions on SNL
From Mario Cuomo to Zohran Mamdani, governors and mayors have all been targets of fodder.
Policy
Hochul commits to changing state rape law after Cornell case
Legislation to close the so-called “voluntary intoxication loophole” has stalled in the Assembly for years. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday she will work to pass it.
2026 New York state comptroller election
DiNapoli defends record on Medicaid fraud in comptroller debate
Twenty-year incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli is being challenged by Republican Joseph Hernandez.
Politics
Jacobs secures reelection as state Dems chair
With the governor and other party bigwigs in tow, Jay Jacobs fended off his first-ever challenge for the role
Opinion
Opinion: Meeting the moment for New York’s homeless youth
New York City made real progress on youth homelessness. Albany is coming up short.
Campaigns & Elections
One month out from Election Day, Hochul has more than $33 million in the bank
The sum combines the cash on hand from both the governor’s campaign and the state Democratic Party.
20th Anniversary
Publisher’s note: Two decades – and counting – of innovative journalism
City & State is on a unique trajectory among local media companies.
20th Anniversary
CEO’s note: Reflecting on 20 years of City & State
GovExec’s Tim Hartman writes about bringing the Washington, D.C., coverage model to the state and local levels.
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Labor
State unemployment system to get massive upgrades
To make those happen, the system will be down for nine to 12 days starting Nov. 2.
20th Anniversary
Chuck Schumer is still traveling, and sticking it to Al D’Amato
He has proved, over nearly three decades, that he’s not just a senator for downstate.
20th Anniversary
Reporters share their favorite Sheldon Silver stories
The late Assembly speaker was a domineering presence in Albany.
20th Anniversary
Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 mountain poster, recreated
Over the past 20 years, the former governor had a long rule over New York that suddenly came crashing down.
20th Anniversary
All about the numbers: Tom DiNapoli’s impact on New York
He has been state comptroller for almost the whole time that City & State has existed.
20th Anniversary
Carl Heastie, on Prince, in his own words
The Assembly speaker writes about his favorite artist.
20th Anniversary
Donald Trump was a Queens boy
The world now hangs on every move from the mogul-turned-president.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: Michael Gianaris’ transformation of the state Senate shouldn’t be overlooked
Longtime lobbyist Evan Stavisky on the legacy and productivity of the modern state Senate, and its former deputy majority leader.
