New York City
Politics
For 15 minutes, Michael Blake had a glowing Wikipedia page
A few days before the New York City public advocate election, Assemblyman Michael Blake’s Wikipedia page was briefly updated with positive spin about him, in violation of the online encyclopedia’s rules. Who was behind it?
New York State
Politics
Poll: How far will de Blasio and Gillibrand go?
In a crowded field, some Democratic presidential contenders may not make it past 2019.
New York City Council
Politics
Bill de Blasio’s presidential announcement video, annotated
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio left out some details about his record in his presidential campaign announcement. So we filled in the missing context.
New York City
Politics
Why NYC still hasn’t elected a woman to be mayor
In 2013, then-Council Speaker Christine Quinn fizzled. In 2017, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis fell short. In 2021, will things be any different – or will another man be elected to the city’s highest office? We ask the experts to weigh in.
New York City
Politics
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Ballooning budget, congestion concession, pharma felonies and more in this week’s political news roundup.
New York City
Opinion
De Blasio should run for president
The press mocks the idea of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio running for president, but de Blasio’s impressive record of real achievements for working-class New Yorkers means he should run, writes former Obama campaign staffer Kate Albright-Hanna.
New York City
Politics
What is Bill de Blasio’s path to victory?
For this week’s Ask the Experts, we asked experts to weigh in on the NYC mayor Bill de Blasio’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Will Bill de Blasio run for president?
We’re asking our readers to weigh in on if they think New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be running for president in 2020, if he should be running — and what might be driving him to explore a bid for the White House.
New York State
Politics
Kamala Harris is the victor over Joe Biden
Senator Kamala Harris has won City & State's first ever presidential March Madness tournament, but will she win the Democratic nomination? Or, more importantly, will she end up as our Commander-in-chief.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The free-for-all to replace Rep. Jose Serrano
New Yorkers are bound to see an intense race for New York’s 15th Congressional District, now that Rep. José E. Serrano has announced his retirement, here are all of the people gunning for his seat, and those who are still on the fence about entering the race.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo, lawmakers reach $175.5 billion budget deal
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers have reached a $175.5 billion budget deal that includes congestion pricing, a permanent cap on local property tax increases, bail reform and a plan for publicly-financed political campaigns.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
March Madness: The presidential tournament, round 2
City & State is creating its own Sweet 16 March Madness bracket, now we're down to our Elite Eight matchups of Democratic presidential contenders to see who our readers think will come out on top in 2020. Maybe.
New York State
Opinion
Want to run for president? Quit your day job
City & State publisher Tom Allon makes the case for a new law applicable to anyone interested in a run for any political office: "You have to vacate your current position so a successor can be appointed or voted in who is willing to put in 50-70 hour weeks."
New York State
Personality
Andrew Yang rages against the machines
City & State spoke with presidential hopeful Andrew Yang about his Silicon Valley background, how New York is leading in tech, and his ambitious universal basic income proposal.
New York State
Politics
Why these New York politicians are backing Beto
Beto O’Rourke thinks he is born to run for president, and so far, it looks like New York Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Kathleen Rice agree.
New York State
Policy
Dems embrace New York campaign startup MobilizeAmerica
MobilizeAmerica is both an app and a website that caters to Democratic and progressive campaigns and causes. It allows volunteers to sign up for canvassing shifts and supporters to register for rallies – all on one centralized platform.
New York State
Politics
Is fusion voting going to be eliminated?
New York’s unusual, controversial cross-endorsement practice of fusion voting is under discussion.
New York City
Politics
A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates
Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The next public advocate race has already begun
New Yorkers may vote for public advocate four times in 2019.
New York State
Opinion