Personality
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The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer
When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.
New York State
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The best 2024 “I Voted” stickers in New York
Since the success of the Ulster County spider, more counties are conducting design contests for their stickers.
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New York City officials plan to take on the marathon
They’ll be running 26.2 miles across all five boroughs.
Heard Around Town
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New York Liberty gets their moment along Canyon of Heroes
The 2024 WNBA Champions marched alongside politicians, public servants and adoring fans under a sea of paper in Lower Manhattan on Thursday.
Interviews & Profiles
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Could this pro-Palestinian socialist really be NYC’s next mayor?
An interview with Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist state legislator who hopes to knit together a coalition of the far-left, Muslim voters and rent-stabilized tenants.
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Yankees or Mets? Here are a few NY politicians rooting for each team
Unsurprisingly, some Bronx politicians root for the Yankees and several Queens politicians back the Mets.
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Top Hochul aide Karen Persichilli Keogh makes rare public appearance
Unlike her outspoken predecessor Melissa DeRosa, Keogh mostly stays out of the limelight.
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New York City indictment-era Halloween costume inspiration
The investigations into Mayor Eric Adams have provided so many starting points for the perfect outfit.
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Personality
Why did the GOP pick Alison Esposito to challenge Rep. Pat Ryan?
Esposito was not the obvious choice to run against the Democratic incumbent, but she was the only one willing to challenge him.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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The many missteps of Mondaire Jones
Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.
2024 New York congressional battleground
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Marc Molinaro shifts to the right
As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.
Polls
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Here’s who City & State readers predict will win next month’s state legislative elections
More than 90 readers responded to City & State’s poll, with most predicting that incumbents would prevail in tough races.
Heard Around Town
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Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings
Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.
New York City
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How an unexpected player in the fight for affordable housing is making a difference
The New York City Department of Social Services is tackling a suite of housing issues.
New York City
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5 things to know about First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer
The longtime bureaucrat has been elevated to add some steady leadership during a time of crisis in the Eric Adams administration.
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