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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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With Adams ditching the primary and Cuomo absent, mayoral ire turns toward little-known Tilson

2 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Sahalie Donaldson

Former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson drew some heat from his fellow Democratic mayoral candidates at a forum Monday night over several diverging policies he said he would pursue if elected. The forum, co-hosted by BronxNet, City & State, and nonprofits Community Service Society of New York and the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, centered on affordability issues like the housing shortage, looming federal funding cuts, criminal justice and health care equity.
Upstate town sees benefits of cannabis tax revenue

6 days ago | cityandstateny.com | Austin Jefferson

The state Office of Cannabis has taken some lumps for its rollout of the legal cannabis market, raising concerns about its support for dispensaries and ability to enforce regulations in New York. But four years after the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act’s passage, one small town figured out a way to make the adult-use market work for them.
The discovery debate is almost done. What’s next for the budget?

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Rebecca C. Lewis

The debate over discovery blessedly appears almost settled (barring a last-minute blowup while finalizing language), which hopefully means that the stalled state budget can finally start moving towards completion again. Legislative leaders and the governor had also managed to come to a tentative agreement earlier about banning cellphones in schools, which means they have two items down and… basically everything else left to go.
Opinion: Actually, more mayoral campaigns should use AI

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Julie Samuels

Like many New Yorkers, I find myself increasingly using various AI tools to help streamline my work. Today, I asked ChatGPT to characterize the state of the NYC mayoral election:“The 2025 New York City mayoral election is shaping up to be one of the most tumultuous and unpredictable races in the city's history.
Mark Levine nets building trades’ backing in comptroller bid

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Annie McDonough

Which New York City comptroller wannabe is labor’s pick to oversee the city’s pension funds? It’s getting more difficult to say. Justin Brannan, a term-limited City Council member, is backed by heavy-hitters 32BJ SEIU and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, along with the Transport Workers Union and Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association local, as well as the typically left-leaning New York State Nurses Association. Those endorsements give him some of the heftier union support in the race so far.
DAs say judge confusion is to blame for some discovery dismissals

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Rebecca C. Lewis

As legislative leaders, Gov. Kathy Hochul and district attorneys work towards finalizing a “framework” deal on discovery laws, prosecutors seemed to admit on Wednesday that judges are dismissing cases due to a misunderstanding of current statute and case law. The issue of discovery has dominated budget negotiations for weeks, with the spending plan now over two weeks late.
Adams admin skips council hearing on possible Trump budget cuts

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Sahalie Donaldson

Sponsor Message Sponsor Message Sponsor Message Sponsor Message Nobody from the Adams administration showed up to testify at a Wednesday City Council hearing on the looming potential threat of federal funding cuts, further infuriating members as they urge Mayor Eric Adams to “Trump proof” the city budget and expand savings and reserves.
Hochul targets Stefanik’s seat

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Rebecca C. Lewis

Democrats still appear to be riding high on President Donald Trump’s decision to pull Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be United Nations ambassador, with Gov. Kathy Hochul telling party officials that she views Stefanik’s North Country seat as a prime pickup opportunity as Stefanik reportedly considers running for Hochul’s position.
Brad Lander gets No. 1 ranking in another progressive group’s endorsement

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Annie McDonough

Are we catching the beginnings of Lander-mentum? A second progressive group is coalescing behind Comptroller Brad Lander as their first pick for mayor in the Democratic primary. Churches United For Fair Housing’s political arm is endorsing Lander as their No. 1 candidate, and also backing Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as unranked endorsements, CUFFH first told City & State.
Legislative leaders reach deal with DAs on discovery

1 week ago | cityandstateny.com | Rebecca C. Lewis

The state budget, now over two weeks late, may be slightly closer to completion now that Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has announced a “framework” of a deal on the issue of discovery. “I just briefed my conference, and we’re in a good place,” Heastie told reporters on Tuesday, additionally thanking New York City’s five district attorneys, whom he had been discussing the matter with. The non-fiscal issue has been a major priority for Gov.