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Heard Around Town

Stavisky fumes about equal opportunity program funding cuts

The chair of the state Higher Education Committee said Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to restore funding for college programs for disadvantaged students.

News & Politics

Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say

After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.

Campaigns & Elections

Brad Lander is ‘holds barred’ against Dan Goldman amid redistricting fight

The former NYC Comptroller stopped by a redistricting panel over Caucus Weekend as the fate of his congressional bid could hang another mid-decade reapportionment.

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New York State

SUNY, CUNY seek more state aid beyond proposed increases

The city and state’s public universities want a combined $3B this year for capital projects.

Energy & Environment

Blue highways could change how goods are transported throughout NYC

Already central to the city’s food access infrastructure, Hunts Point could play a key role.

Policy

Mamdani to Hochul: Raise taxes or else…

… New York City will raise its own property taxes while also raiding budget reserves.

Budget

More money, still problems for Mamdani’s first budget

The New York City mayor announced new state aid ahead of releasing his preliminary budget, but he’s facing a delicate dance with partners in government.

PersonalityShow All

Albany Agenda

Could there be a Winter Olympics bid in New York’s future?

While in Italy, Assembly Member Robert Carroll talked about scouting the event for a potential plan.

News & Politics

Brooklyn Young Dems president wants to counter Turning Point USA

Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio wants to “take back the American dream from the corporate elite,” and his organization, Disrupt, is decidedly unaffiliated with the Democratic Party.

Personality

Meet City & State’s 2026 political power couples

Lovers of politics and the people who love them.

Albany Agenda

Caucus Weekend kicks off in Albany

Assembly Member Latrice Walker previews the annual conference, where leaders of color from around New York descend on the capital.

Power ListsShow All

Publisher's Section

The 2026 50 Over 50

The Age Disruptors who are at the peak of their powers.

Power Lists

The 2026 Brooklyn Power 100

The political hierarchy of Kings County.

Trailblazers

The 2026 Black Trailblazers

Notable New Yorkers who are paving the way for others.

Publisher's Section

The 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care

New York’s notable policymakers, providers and practitioners in the medical field.

OpinionShow All

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Don’t count out Adrienne Adams

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate came late to politics – and she’s proven she has no interest in leaving.

Opinion

Opinion: Only the New York for All Act can end local officials’ collaboration with ICE

The governor’s recently proposed ban on 287(g) agreements is a meaningful first step but would still allow for informal collusion with federal immigration authorities.

Opinion

Opinion: Mamdani makes the right choice, not the easy one, on ending homeless encampment sweeps

The tragic deaths of 18 people during a recent cold spell have no connection to the mayor’s decision to stop inhumane and ineffective encampment sweeps.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Mark Treyger joins City & State’s Advisory Board

The company will learn from the former Brooklyn public high school teacher.

NYN MediaShow All

Nonprofits

How a clothing partnership supports threatened refugees

New Neighbors Partnership’s long-term community-based model continues to build trust among vulnerable newcomers.

NYN Media

ABNY to award $250,000 in World Cup community grants

The Association for a Better New York’s “World Cup for All” initiative will benefit fan engagement and youth programs

NYN Media

Opinion: The real crisis in youth justice is underfunding

“Raise the Age is a proven, effective approach, and it must not be undermined,” a former children’s services commissioner writes.

NYN Media

Opinion: The hidden twin crises facing older New Yorkers

A local solution that pairs meal delivery with human connection is taking shape.