New York State

2024 presidential election

Hochul explains her Harris endorsement

After President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, the governor played “phone tag” with the vice president.

2024 presidential election

NY Black women electeds rallied for Harris on massive Sunday night Zoom call

City Council Member Selvena Brooks Powers said, “I’m willing to put my chucks on and dust them off a little bit.”

2024 presidential election

On NY’s left, some ‘newfound hope’ in Kamala Harris

After lackluster support for Biden, some progressive lawmakers in New York are already making plans to campaign for a Democratic ticket with Harris at the top.

Albany Agenda

Andrea Stewart-Cousins is excited about Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy

“I think this is going to be a whole different kind of race,” the state Senate majority leader told City & State in an exclusive interview.

Power Lists

The 2024 Transportation Power 100

The leaders who decide how New Yorkers get around.

MTA

For Janno Lieber, congestion pricing isn’t dead

The self-described “patron saint of challenging projects” is trying to keep the MTA from moving backward – without straying from his boss.

2024 presidential election

NY swing district Democrats breathe a sigh of relief

Joe Biden’s withdrawal was welcome news for members of his party in competitive districts.

2024 presidential election

Kathy Hochul stuck with Biden until the very end

The New York governor refused to entertain the idea that Biden should step aside. Now that he has, she says she’s “proud to stand beside” Kamala Harris.

2024 presidential election

New York politicians react to Biden dropping out

Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.

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Personality

The state Legislature wants New Yorkers to celebrate onions, sheep and synonyms

The recent commemorative days that have passed in Albany.

2024 New York congressional battleground

2024 New York congressional races to watch

Seven seats that could determine the House majority.

Campaigns & Elections

Here’s how much state Senate and Assembly candidates spent per vote

In low-turnout primaries, big spending didn’t always translate to lots of votes.

News & Politics

Proponents and detractors spend big on New York Equal Rights Amendment

The ballot initiative drew pushback from a major pro-life donor.

News & Politics

Hochul again puts up impressive fundraising numbers

No one has announced a challenge to the incumbent governor, but anyone thinking about it has a long way to go in terms of the money game

News & Politics

2024 state legislative races to watch

Who’s trying to hang onto their seat?

2024 presidential election

Hochul denounces political violence after Trump assassination attempt

The governor called the shooting “disgusting” but did not back off her political criticisms of the former president.

2024 presidential election

What could a second Trump presidency mean for New York?

New York is home to some of the former president’s harshest critics.