Opinion
Opinion
Publisher’s note: Groundbreaking journalists drove City & State’s past 20 years
Many talented reporters and editors have come through our newsroom.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council grills Mamdani admin over communication with influencers
Council members still have questions for the Office of New Media – who didn’t testify – about its activities.
News & Politics
Politics
Trump sees ‘great potential’ in Mamdani
The NYC mayor hosted the president at Gracie Mansion, continuing their surprisingly cordial relationship, which Mamdani insisted works to New Yorkers’ benefit.
Education
NYN Media
Will AI ban for NYC students exacerbate the city’s digital divide?
Education experts and advocates weigh in on the potential equity drawbacks of banning artificial intelligence in classrooms through 8th grade.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: New York’s wealthiest universities need to finally pitch in
It’s time to revisit Mamdani’s proposal to have NYU and Columbia help fund CUNY.
Personality
20th Anniversary
City & State Time Capsule: The best work of the current team
Award-winning staff members reflect on their favorite features for our 20th anniversary.
News & Politics
Exclusive
Politics
Trump to meet with Mamdani Monday
The leaders got along famously well last year. This meeting, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, could be more tense.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We can’t abandon working-class New Yorkers and LGBT seniors in an affordability crisis
Mayor Zohran Mamdani shouldn’t abandon the fight for affordable senior housing at Haven Green.
Events
Policy
Mamdani’s EDC head warns against ‘unbridled growth’ in first big speech
Government veteran Tony Shorris spoke at a City & State summit, one week after starting at the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani’s first report card is out
The Mayor’s Management Report for Fiscal Year 2026, by the numbers
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Feeding families requires expanding the FRESH program
The innovative program allows property owners and developers to construct larger buildings so long as they include a supermarket.
New York City
Politics
NYC Council probes NYPD stats
The NYPD is reporting major crime declines, but council members have some questions about the data.
Technology
Policy
NYC Council summons Open AI and Anthropic to AI hearing
Freaked out about AI? The New York City Council is too.
New York City
Policy
Federal workers still don’t want to move to Jersey – but looks like they’ll have to
The new headquarters for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District and North Atlantic Division will be in Jersey City.
New York City
Politics
Judge blocks Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s BK Dems rules overhaul
Judge Jill R. Epstein called the recent vote to change party rules – part of the Brooklyn chair’s scheme to maintain control – “improper.”
Immigration
NYN Media
NYC sues feds over ‘public charge’ rule
Immigration nonprofits joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration to back the suit
New York City
Politics
What’s next for the Squadriano after Adriano Espaillat’s loss?
Two likely possibilities: A new leader could emerge, or they could break apart.
Personality
Personality
How many Primetime Emmys will New York take home?
Kareem Rahma’s show is up for an Emmy, in addition to many other productions filmed in the Empire State.
Personality
Personality
Rafael Espinal talks New York City press passes, film tax breaks and economic justice
The commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment also discusses his creative side.
News & Politics
Politics