And the WFP ranking is… maybe happening, maybe not?
And the WFP ranking is… maybe happening, maybe not?
PoliticsShow All
Campaigns & Elections
The outside groups boosting New York City candidates
Tech companies, candidate cronies, and many, many folks who are nominally concerned about affordability.
New York City Council
Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.
News & Politics
Criminal justice reform group asks Hochul to replace judge known for imposing excessive sentences
The Center for Community Alternatives, which helped scuttle Justice Hector LaSalle’s chief judge nomination, is now targeting Justice M. William Boller, whose judicial term expires this year.
Gambling
Parkland alienation bill passes Senate, potentially paving way for Cohen’s casino
State Sen. John Liu successfully bypassed fellow state Sen. Jessica Ramos to keep Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plans for a Queens casino on track.
PolicyShow All
Energy & Environment
Will NY stop blocking natural gas pipeline following Trump approval of offshore wind farm?
The state Department of Environmental Conservation previously denied a clean water permit for the Constitution pipeline, but it could choose to take no action if the pipeline reapplies for the permit.
Policy
Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal compared the Zyn rewards system to loyalty programs for cigarette brands.
50 Over 50 Alumni
City & State 50 over 50 alumni on dedication to public service
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago spoke at an event celebrating them and others for their more than half-a-century of making a difference.
Housing
NY’s top court hears arguments on upstate rent control
The outcome of the case could determine whether cities like Kingston and Poughkeepsie can follow New York City’s lead and adopt rent stabilization measures.
PersonalityShow All
Interviews & Profiles
How SUNY is responding to the Trump administration
An interview with SUNY Chancellor John King
Heard Around Town
Hochul rebuttal pokes fun at LCA, declares 2025 show ‘still sucks’
The governor also went after critics and rivals in her remarks at the event.
Personality
Senate celebrates Star Wars Day two weeks late
Lightsabers and stormtroopers made the state Senate feel more like the Galactic Senate.
Events CalendarShow All
Power ListsShow All
Trailblazers
The 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education
New York college and university leaders shaping the next generation.
OpinionShow All
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Adams and Hochul both take credit for bringing back wind farm project
The mayor claimed to have convinced President Donald Trump on the reversal, while the governor actually horse-traded to make the deal happen.
Opinion
Opinion: Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration is how New York can secure a better democracy for all
A proposed law would automatically add eligible New Yorkers to the voter rolls whenever they interact with the DMV and other state agencies.
Opinion
Opinion: The window of opportunity for action on AI is closing
We can’t let Congress prevent state and local governments from protecting as many Americans as possible from risky AI development.
LGBTQ+
Opinion: The queer community has everything at stake in this election
It’s time for the candidates - and our community - to show up.
MagazineShow All
NYN MediaShow All
Opinion
Commentary: Retrenchment and reconstruction as nonprofits prepare for the worst
Strategies for a sector on the brink during a time of uncertainty.
Long Island
Long Island sees growth among Asian Americans, amid reports of hate
A new report finds nearly 78% of AAPI adults on Long Island experience race-based discrimination in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Events
Amid critical funding shortfalls, nonprofit leaders honored for providing essential needs
City & State’s 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers event honored the selfless dedication of New York’s diverse nonprofit sector.
Interviews & Profiles
Understanding and facilitating life beyond the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
An interview with Lani Santo, CEO of Footsteps.
