New York State

Politics

New York Democrats’ fractured views on the Iran drone strike

While Republicans stand united on the U.S.’s killing of Qassim Suleimani and Democrats oppose rush to war, their messaging varies.

New York State

Policy

Why Cuomo shot down a bill to study municipal broadband

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the bill was “well-intentioned” but that it would be too expensive to complete.

New York State

Policy

What Brian Kolb’s arrest means for bail reform

Getting arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly drinking and driving is bad enough, but Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb drove his state-issued GMC Acadia into a ditch at an especially inopportune time for Republicans as they vociferously oppose bail reform.

New York State

Policy

What’s next for e-bikes in New York?

E-bike advocates are pushing back after Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoes a bill to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters.

New York State

Politics

New York political predictions for 2020

Six experts assess the Queens borough president race, the upcoming state legislative session and whether there will be any AOC-style upsets.

New York State

Politics

The best New York political investigations of 2019

Journalists tackled housing discrimination on Long Island, predatory lending in the New York City taxi medallion industry and more.

New York State

Personality

In memoriam 2019

Saying goodbye to the political figures New York lost this year.

New York State

Politics

From Rockland to Brooklyn, anti-Semitic attacks become more frequent

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are responding with more police in Jewish neighborhoods.

New York City

Politics

City & State’s 10 most clicked on stories of 2019

You may be surprised by what our most clicked on story of the year was – we definitely were.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The DSA-endorsed New York City candidates

Here’s what you need to know about the Congressional and Assembly candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.