Confusion, legal questions surround ranked choice voting effort in city of Albany
Ranked choice, but no primaries? Albany Dems and progressives are teaming up to defeat a proposal that would end them.
Taylor Swift’s wedding spurs fandom-led philanthropy
As hundreds gathered for New York Cares’ Swift-themed student supply event, galvanizing pop culture fanbases may boost nonprofit giving and volunteer needs.
The 2026 Above & Beyond: Social Services
Notable New Yorkers caring for those in need.
Who gets a car in the Mamdani administration? These 52 officials
A car and driver is a perk for dozens of jobs in city government besides the mayor.
Dozens of city officials are driven around by chauffeurs. Are they living in a bubble?
The passenger princess life can be isolating, but some call it a necessity of the job.
Opinion: Teaming up for the good of NYC infrastructure
The renewal of Joint Bidding in Albany is a must for New Yorkers.
What Mamdani’s Office of Community Safety does in the aftermath of tragedy
Some elected officials are still waiting to see the effects of the mayor’s gun violence prevention plans.
NYPD inspector investigated in psych eval scandal getting promoted
“Whistleblower” NYPD Inspector Terrell Anderson’s promotion to deputy chief looks like a redemption story, following City & State reporting on unlicensed psychologists.
What’s a pied-à-terre tax and why do people care?
The Mamdani administration is managing the new pied-à-terre tax. The rollout is off to a rough start.
‘Fuck this, we’re getting better’: Liz Krueger is on the mend
After suffering a stroke in April, the longtime state senator is ready to get back to work.