New York State
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.
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.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: Kathy Hochul has always been a tireless worker
Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney reflects on her former roommate, the state’s first woman governor.
20th Anniversary
Opinion: Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ state Senate has been professional and productive
Her former deputy, Michael Gianaris, writes about the sea change the chamber has experienced under her leadership.
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The 2026 City & State Hall of Fame
20 Years of Impact in New York
20th Anniversary
New York’s 20 most influential politicians of the past 20 years
Through interviews, guest essays – and even a new COVID-19 mountain poster – we looked at the biggest names of our time.
Politics
Preet Bharara’s rogues’ gallery
More than a dozen political players were prosecuted by the powerful U.S. attorney.
Opinion
Opinion: Netanyahu is coming to NYC. How should our elected officials respond?
Local officials can’t arrest Netanyahu, but there’s still so much we can do to cut off U.S. funding for Israel.
Campaigns & Elections
Hochul leads Blakeman by just 9 points in new Siena poll
Little has changed for the governor since the last poll of likely voters. It’s a mixed bag for her.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Hochul runs on halting data centers in new ad
Amid AI backlash, the governor’s betting her first-in-the-nation moratorium is good politics.
Opinion
Publisher’s note: Groundbreaking journalists drove City & State’s past 20 years
Many talented reporters and editors have come through our newsroom.
Politics
Inside Rich Schaffer’s ‘hardball’ campaign to keep power in Suffolk County
The Long Island Democrat allegedly offered to pay to ensure a county committee member’s vote as he faces a serious challenge.
