Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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.

Personality

Personality

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.

Personality

Personality

Top Hochul aide Karen Persichilli Keogh makes rare public appearance

Unlike her outspoken predecessor Melissa DeRosa, Keogh mostly stays out of the limelight.

New York City

Personality

New York City indictment-era Halloween costume inspiration

The investigations into Mayor Eric Adams have provided so many starting points for the perfect outfit.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Personality

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.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Personality

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.

Personality

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.

Polls

Personality

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

Personality

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

Personality

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.

Personality

Politics

5 things to know about DOI Commish Jocelyn Strauber

She was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she quickly became a formidable watchdog.

Heard Around Town

Personality

New York leaders, absent Eric Adams, celebrate Sharpton’s 70th

Hochul, Schumer and Bragg attended, while the embattled mayor, founding member of the National Action Network, skipped it.