City & State NY

City & State is a political journalism organization located in New York City, focusing on the politics and governance of both New York City and New York State. Their print publication reaches key figures, including state legislators, county executives, local municipalities, members of the New York Congressional delegation, New York City Council members, and various leaders in the state's business and government sectors.

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Jumaane Williams launches first TV ad in reelection bid against Jenifer Rajkumar

1 day ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

As part of his reelection bid, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is releasing his first TV commercial Wednesday morning with a $250,000 ad buy, his campaign exclusively told City & State. The ad will air throughout the city on MSNBC, CNN and major streaming platforms, including Spanish language placements.
Employers of domestic workers push for legislation to protect immigrants - City & State New York

1 day ago | cityandstateny.com | Austin Jefferson

In addition to spreading fear in immigrant communities, the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans could hurt the state’s economy.
Which bills could pass now that the budget is done?

2 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Austin Jefferson

New York finally has a budget, but there is still over a month left to go in the legislative session. State lawmakers covered a lot in the $254 billion spending plan, from public safety to education and housing. But other policy issues still remain on the docket. Lawmakers are concerned about criminal justice reform, immigration issues, healthcare, climate policy and other issues as session days tick away. What they will manage to get to after New York’s budget odyssey is anyone's guess.
Brian Lehrer on why coverage of local communities is so important

2 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Amanda Salazar

Brian Lehrer, host of WNYC’s “The Brian Lehrer Show,” has dedicated his career to local news. His interview and call-in radio show has been running for 36 years, originally under the name, “On the Line.” Through the award-winning journalist’s career, Lehrer has spoken with members of Congress, authors, entrepreneurs, power brokers and voters. He appeared on City & State’s 50 Over 50 in 2019. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Marisa Lago decries the retreat from the international order

2 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Amanda Salazar

Marisa Lago said the diversity of New York and its connectedness to the rest of the nation – and to the rest of the world – is what makes it great. Lago is a veteran public servant, having worked as director of the New York City Department of City Planning during the de Blasio administration and then as the undersecretary of commerce for international trade under President Joe Biden.
Elizabeth Holtzman on her groundbreaking career and the ‘horror’ of the new Trump era

2 days ago | cityandstateny.com | John Celock

Elizabeth Holtzman may forever be known as the “toothpick who toppled the Washington Monument.” Holtzman’s political career kicked off in 1972 when she defeated 25-term Rep. Emanuel Celler to capture a Brooklyn seat in Congress. Holtzman, who for 42 years had the distinction of being the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, was thrust into the national spotlight as part of the House Judiciary Committee that investigated Watergate and was prepared to impeach President Richard Nixon.
How Randi Weingarten’s career prepared her to take on Trump

2 days ago | cityandstateny.com | John Celock

Randi Weingarten has spent most of her career waging high-profile battles in New York politics and on the national stage. Now, she finds herself in the middle of a war over the American education system. The longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers is up against the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, impose control over higher education and end diversity initiatives.
H. Carl McCall isn’t done with New York politics just yet

2 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Amanda Salazar

H. Carl McCall served as state comptroller from 1993 through 2002, making history as New York’s first Black comptroller. In 2002, McCall ran against Andrew Cuomo for governor, winning the Democratic primary to become the state’s first Black gubernatorial nominee of a major party, but ultimately losing the general election to Republican George Pataki. His career also included serving as a state senator, a board member of the New York Stock Exchange and chair of the SUNY board of trustees.
Fierce debate over standards for religious schools prompted last-minute budget delays

5 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Austin Jefferson

Debates over substantial equivalency education standards stole the show as protracted budget negotiations neared their close. Hochul’s insistence on discovery reform took much of the blame for the late budget, but hangups over education standards in private religious schools proved a sticking point in the days before the state’s $254 billion spending plan was finalized.
The most important things included in the state budget

5 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Rebecca C. Lewis

Lawmakers finished passing a $254 billion budget Thursday night, over a month after its statutory deadline. Negotiations on mostly non-budgetary policy issues fed into a protracted process, delaying firm decisions on the fiscal portion of the spending plan. Gov. Kathy Hochul didn’t wait that long to celebrate her priorities making it into the budget, albeit in updated forms.