Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State Sen. Simcha Felder wins New York City Council special election
“Team Trump” candidate Heshy Tischler failed to garner much support in the largely Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn district.
Politics
What will the NYC comptroller race come down to? (Hint: It might not be accounting acumen)
Of the leading candidates so far, Justin Brannan is banking on an outer-borough strategy while Mark Levine is expected to dominate in Manhattan.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State wins 5 awards from the New York Press Association
Our 2025 Better Newspaper Contest honors included a first place win for education coverage for our stories about the Israel-Hamas war college protests.
MTA
Policy
Heastie warns state may need to raise taxes to fund MTA
The Assembly speaker said the state needs to figure out new sources of revenue to fund mass transit, especially given the uncertainty of future federal funding.
Personality
Personality
New York City mayoral candidates ask their notable friends and allies for cash
Some campaign contributions stand out more than others.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: When residents leave, power follows
The electoral consequences of not addressing New York’s housing crisis.
Policy
Policy
Department of Health and PPL: CDPAP transition issues are not our fault
The state is offering a 30-day grace period for those who don’t finish registering with a new state-approved payment processor by the April 1 deadline, while blaming misinformation and uncooperative fiscal intermediaries for any problems with the transition.
Rikers Island
Updated
Politics
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
The long-awaited decision on a federal takeover will have to wait till an unknown date.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Randy Mastro is back ‘to answer the call’
After being skewered by the New York City Council in his bid to serve as corporation counsel, the attorney has been appointed first deputy mayor.
News & Politics
Politics
As measles threatens New York, doctors confront anti-vaccine misinformation
There are currently four measles cases in the state.
Policy
Policy
Advocacy groups demand state restore cut public health funds to NYC
The state pays for 36% of cities’ core health services costs – except in New York City, where it only pays for 20%.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Real health coverage for New York
Our current patchwork system of private health insurance is a failure. The New York Health Act is the sensible way forward.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Fighting to make the richest NY companies and people fund the basic needs of everyone else
An interview with Mike Kink, executive director of Strong Economy for All
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why I’m introducing legislation to move Metropolitan Park forward
We have a chance to take a stagnant, underutilized space and transform it into something extraordinary.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Why nonprofits could use more lawyers on their boards
As organizations face increasing hurdles and regulatory pressures, having an attorney as a board member can add a layer of protection to allocate more resources towards a nonprofit’s mission.
Politics
So you’re telling me there’s a chance? Citi Field casino bid gets new life with Assembly bill
Assembly Member Larinda Hooks introduced legislation needed to clear a path for a casino next to the ballpark. Now she just needs a state Senate partner.
Politics
Politics
Everything you need to know about Tuesday’s CD 44 special election
State Sen. Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler are looking to fill Kalman Yeger’s old New York City Council seat.
News & Politics
Politics
New York caught in middle of Trump’s trade war with Canada
Trump’s tariffs are alienating a key trading partner and driving up energy prices.
Opinion
Opinion