New York State
Opinion
Opinion: Fund immigrant legal defense now
When due process is attacked, New York must respond swiftly.
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t delay the CLCPA
As tempting as it may be to seek an extension on the 2030 deadline, we should not consider weakening this legislation.
New York State
Fighting the feds dominates first day vibes in Albany
Lawmakers made their way back to the state Capitol to officially kick off the 2026 session, which promises to be eventful.
2026 New York state elections
DSA member Christina Cover weighing Assembly bid in the South Bronx
With Amanda Septimo running for Congress, the public school teacher sees an opportunity.
2026 New York state elections
DSA member Samantha Kattan hopes to succeed Claire Valdez in the Assembly
Valdez is expected to run for Congress, which would open up her western Queens Assembly seat for another socialist.
News & Politics
Former Republican George Conway jumps into NY-12 race
Will Never-Trump Republicanism appeal to Manhattan Democrats?
Opinion
Opinion: To fight poverty, Mamdani must hire Latinos
When policies, programs and budgets are debated in City Hall, we are rarely at the table where the municipal pie is cut up.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Candidates for governor begin charting course for June and November
Gov. Kathy Hochul began to preview her agenda while Antonio Delgado and Bruce Blakeman rolled out big endorsements.
Immigration
Gustavo Rivera wants you to know your rights
City & State accompanied the state senator as he spoke with constituents about how to respond to ICE raids.
Opinion
Opinion: Policy that performs is a win for New Yorkers
Our bill to ban bots and brokers from making and reselling restaurant reservations is working.
Opinion
Opinion: Stop abusing the environmental review process to block housing
The Sustainable Affordable Housing and Sprawl Prevention Act will reform the process to promote more housing development in walkable, transit-friendly neighborhoods.
Policy
Hochul quietly signs bill to stop conservatives from hijacking WFP ballot line
The new law makes it easier for the progressive third party to un-enroll someone “not in sympathy with the principles” of the party.
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Opinion
Opinion: Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride
Starting next month, kids under 18 years old traveling with an adult will pay just $1.
Personality
The top tweets in New York politics from 2025
These posts were featured in City & State’s First Read Tonight newsletter.
Heard Around Town
State Senate gets praise from environmental group, while Assembly gets faulted
The New York League of Conservation Voters scorecards are out!
Opinion
Opinion: The Scaffold Law isn’t the problem. Unsafe construction is.
The law imposes a simple and morally obvious rule: if you control the work site, you control the danger.
Events
Changemakers celebrated at City & State’s Responsible 100 event
Taking time to recognize individuals who are making New York a better place to live.
Policy
Hochul’s year-end vetoes and signatures
Gov. Kathy Hochul has just one bill that remains up in the air as 2026 approaches.
News & Politics
Erik Bottcher drops out of House race, will run for state Senate instead
Rather than running to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler, Bottcher will now run to replace state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Power Lists
The 2025 Upstate Power 100
Key New York leaders making an impact north of Westchester.
