Bowman threatens defamation lawsuit after Latimer says he takes ‘money from Hamas’

At a black history event this weekend, Westchester County Executive George Latimer baselessly accused Bowman of “taking money from Hamas.”

• By Peter Sterne and Austin C. Jefferson
• February 13, 2024

Democrats look to hold on to Bronx Assembly seat in special election

Landon Dais, a local attorney, is facing off against Republican Norman McGill.

• By Peter Sterne
• February 13, 2024

2024 New York political power couples

• By Peter Sterne
• February 12, 2024

Bragg and Adams announce charges in Times Square attack

“The only thing worse than failing to bring perpetrators to justice would be to ensnare innocent people in the criminal justice system,” Bragg said of his “meticulous” investigation.

• By Annie McDonough and Peter Sterne
• February 8, 2024

As tensions rise, more New Yorkers oppose aid to Israel

A look at how public sentiment is shifting on the war in Gaza

• By Peter Sterne
• January 23, 2024

Biden told Cuomo to stay out of 2020 race, new book claims

“The Truce: Progressives, Centrists and the Future of the Democratic Party,” co-written by former City Hall reporter Hunter Walker, examines the relationship between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party, locally and nationally.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 22, 2024

Scott Stringer readies primary challenge to Mayor Eric Adams

Stringer launched an exploratory committee on Thursday, which will allow him to raise funds for a primary challenge against Adams in next year’s mayoral race.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 18, 2024

Keith Wright’s son plans to run for Inez Dickens’ Assembly seat

Jordan Wright, the son of the Manhattan Democratic Party boss, previously managed New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam’s successful campaign.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 16, 2024

Amanda Farías’ historic appointment as New York City Council majority leader gets promoted a week late

The delay comes after the news was overshadowed by the sudden demotion of her predecessor in the role, Council Member Keith Powers.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 11, 2024

Bronx district leader Yves Filius could be tapped to replace Latoya Joyner in Assembly

Filius has close ties to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the Bronx Democratic Party.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 5, 2024

Top Hochul aide Micah Lasher likely to announce Assembly run

A Democratic club announcement for a Jan. 10 forum listed him among candidates for Daniel O’Donnell’s seat.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 3, 2024

Appellate court clears way for former Cuomo lawyer’s lawsuit

Craig Herskowitz, now a candidate running against incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota, is suing the state for both sex discrimination and retaliation.

• By Peter Sterne
• January 3, 2024

Former community board chair Barry Weinberg will run for O’Donnell’s Upper West Side Assembly seat

Weinberg is first vice chair of Community Board 9 and secretary of the Manhattan Democratic Party. Hochul staffer Micah Lasher is also considering a run, sources say.

• By Peter Sterne
• December 22, 2023

What’s next for George Santos? City & State readers think it’s federal prison

More than 40 poll respondents guessed the former congressman was heading to jail, while half as many guessed he was heading to reality TV.

• By Peter Sterne
• December 21, 2023

Real estate lobbyist Melissa Rosenberg launches Assembly campaign

Will YIMBY politics be enough to win an open seat on the Upper West Side? Melissa Rosenberg hopes so.

• By Peter Sterne
• December 15, 2023

Max Rose roasts Republicans and Democrats at party for political consultants

The former member of Congress was joined by state GOP Chair Ed Cox and a couple state senators at the event.

• By Peter Sterne
• December 14, 2023

Poll: What's next for George Santos?

Take City & State's poll and let us know what you think the future holds for everyone's favorite pathological liar.

• By Peter Sterne
• November 30, 2023

Mayor Andrew Cuomo and Gov. Letitia James? New York’s most chaotic possible futures

You thought the fighting between Cuomo and de Blasio was bad? Just imagine these nightmare scenarios.

• By Peter Sterne
• November 29, 2023

Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault

The mayor denied knowing his accuser, who filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act on Nov. 22.

• By Annie McDonough, Rebecca C. Lewis and Peter Sterne
• November 28, 2023

Democratic socialists look to make inroads in the Bronx

The DSA plans to endorse challenges to incumbent Assembly Member Michael Benedetto in the East Bronx. They’re also eyeing seats in Queens and Central Brooklyn.

• By Peter Sterne
• November 20, 2023