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New York House election results 2024
New York is home to seven swing districts that could help determine whether Democrats take control of the House.
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.
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.
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested for disorderly conduct
After being released from custody, Gibbs apologized for interfering in an NYPD traffic stop.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns
The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.
Polls
Personality
Poll: Guess who will win NY state Senate and Assembly races
Think Democrats or Republicans will emerge victorious in the 22 most closely-watched state legislative races? City & State wants to hear from you!
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Mayor Eric Adams’ ‘Hector LaSalle’ moment
The mayor insists that the City Council must approve Randy Mastro, his nominee to be the city’s next corporation counsel, but the council is more than just a rubber stamp.
News & Politics
Exclusive
Politics
DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor
Sources say the socialist state legislator from Queens is testing the waters.
News & Politics
Politics
Stringer raises over $2 million with expected matching funds for mayoral bid
State Zen. Zellnor Myrie has raised over $1.3 million, including expected matching funds.
News & Politics
Politics
The real story behind DSA’s decision to unendorse AOC
A deep dive into the leftist fringe of the leftist fringe.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Here’s what NY’s House and Senate Dems are saying about Biden
Should he stay or should he go? Members of the state’s congressional delegation are weighing in on the question dividing Democrats.
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Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The fight for the future of the Democratic Party is in Brooklyn
Just be careful how you describe it.
Eric Adams
Personality
People who would’ve been on Eric Adams’ haters list
Even though City Hall said it didn’t have the list, we have a few ideas of who likely would’ve made the cut.
News & Politics
Politics
Senior staffer on 2022 Maloney campaign confirms existence of Mondaire Jones phone call
The former staffer said they heard Sean Patrick Maloney call Jones and offer to drop out of the NY-17 primary.
Westchester
Politics
George Latimer’s run against Bowman splits grassroots activist groups in Westchester
Former Latimer supporters are launching a new group called “Westchester Progressives" to show support for Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records
The verdict in the criminal case against Trump marks a victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Politics
Politics
Danny O’Donnell endorses Eli Northrup to succeed him in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is breaking from many Upper West Side political power brokers to endorse Northrup over opponent Micah Lasher.
Politics
Politics
Can Bowman get back in DSA’s good graces?
Three years after nearly expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the socialist organization is considering whether to endorse him once again.
News & Politics
Politics
AOC endorses former campaign staffer Jonathan Soto
Soto is the first local candidate that the congresswoman has endorsed this cycle.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s endorsing Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer?
Elected officials and prominent organizations are taking sides in one of the most-watched races of 2024.
