City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Ho ho ho, WFP endorsements are here! But there are only 4? You could always rank Glen Coco 5th. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202... 1152
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Sorry readers, First Read was late this morning due to technical difficulties with our newsletter distributor. Fortunately it's a slow news day. 🙃 070
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 24/01/2025The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both?cityandstateny.comWTF is Eric Adams doing?The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both? 6134
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 15/01/2025On the heels of a presidential election where economic messaging played a crucial role in Donald Trump’s victory, Hochul pitched a $1 billion tax cut for the middle class, increased tax credits for families, direct rebate checks to most taxpayers in the state and free school meals for all students.cityandstateny.comHochul’s soft launch for reelectionThe governor’s State of the State speech laid out a vision of affordability and safety that felt like it could be a stump speech. 184
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Here are some of the policy proposals Hochul is proposing in her State of the Statecityandstateny.comBreaking down Hochul’s State of the StateThe governor laid out the broad strokes of her agenda for the year in her annual speech and a nearly 150-page policy book 153
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Trump who? If you didn’t know a highly controversial, immigration-hostile, locally indicted Republican president was about to be sworn into office in 11 days, you certainly wouldn’t find that out from the Mayor’s State of the City speech.cityandstateny.comTakeaways from Eric Adams’ 2025 State of the City speechTrump who? 143
Reposted by City & State NYPeter Sterne @petersterne.com · 05/01/2025@rebeccaclewis.bsky.social joined a group of public transit enthusiasts who borrowed one of their parents' cars to try to become the first people tolled when congestion pricing started at midnight. Read about it on @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...cityandstateny.com‘Just Tolled’: Public transit enthusiasts celebrate start of congestion pricingA group of friends borrowed one of their parents’ cars to try to become the first people tolled under the new congestion pricing program just after midnight on Sunday. 112419
Reposted by City & State NYZohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 09/01/2025At @cityandstateny.bsky.social, publisher Tom Allon argues that our clear and consistent economic message is making this campaign the "breakout success" of 2025. And we're just getting started. 1578
Reposted by City & State NYPeter Sterne @petersterne.com · 09/01/2025My brilliant colleagues at @cityandstateny.bsky.social have produced a helpful guide to the major candidates running in this year's NYC mayoral election: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...cityandstateny.comHere’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird and unsettled field. 22212
Reposted by City & State NYNYC-DSA 🌹 @socialists.nyc · 08/01/2025“In political campaigning, as in life, the best communicators are those who keep their message simple and consistent.” 🏡 Freeze the rent 🚌 Free & faster buses 👶 Childcare for all 🛒 Municipal grocery stores & baby baskets www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025... 15615
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 06/01/2025The ‘Weinstein’ bill is back on legislative agenda for 2025. The controversial piece of legislation, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.cityandstateny.comPaulin’s ‘Weinstein’ bill back on legislative agenda for 2025The controversial bill, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings. 030
Reposted by City & State NYPeter Sterne @petersterne.com · 09/12/2024State Sen. Kevin Thomas told @cityandstateny.bsky.social the chair of the state Democratic Party promised him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional primary – which could be a crime. (The state party chair denies making him any promises.) @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports:cityandstateny.comDid Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law. 1113
Reposted by City & State NYSophie Krichevsky @sophiekrichevsky.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Pretty telling that the CRC announcement came out both a) so soon after @cityandstateny.bsky.social wrote about it last night / Playbook story on the CRC chair that came out T-30 mins prior, AND b) the same day as Adams' highly anticipated border czar meeting 011
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 11/12/2024A new poll from Siena College found a majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governorcityandstateny.comPoll: Majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governorA new poll from Siena College found that only a third of New York voters would vote to reelect Gov. Kathy Hochul. 151
Reposted by City & State NYMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Today, I joined state leaders and policymakers on @cityandstateny.bsky.social Legislators’ Retreat education panel to discuss what New York’s students truly need. The bottom line: we must update outdated school funding formulas and recognize the realities of today’s classrooms. 033
Reposted by City & State NYLinda B. Rosenthal @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Glad to take part in @cityandstateny.bsky.social panel on 🏠 earlier at the @MJHnews. There’s no doubt about it — we must build more housing, preserve our existing affordable housing stock + keep NYers in their homes. 053
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?cityandstateny.comWill Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill. 000
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 06/12/2024What makes a state legislator run for City Council? It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.cityandstateny.comWhat makes a state legislator run for City Council?It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor. 050
Reposted by City & State NYRalph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 06/12/2024City & State's Annie McDonough takes a look those pols who've made the move and why. Definitely a must-read. @cityandstateny.bsky.social @anniemcdonough.bsky.socialcityandstateny.comWhat makes a state legislator run for City Council?It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor. 042
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 04/12/2024A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leadercityandstateny.comA tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leaderThere are five members who could be in their second term after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post. 020
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 04/12/2024New Opinion from Lincoln Restler and Bob Holden : While the CFB and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2024...cityandstateny.comOpinion: CFB should not give another dime to Adams campaignWhile the Campaign Finance Board and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds. 041
Reposted by City & State NYPeter Sterne @petersterne.com · 03/12/2024Today is intrepid intern @richmen.bsky.social’s last day at @cityandstateny.bsky.social. Make sure you follow him so you can continue to read his reporting! www.cityandstateny.com/voices/rich-...cityandstateny.comRich Mendez - CSNY 032
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 03/12/2024The NYC mayoral field is growing. The number of prominent women in the race is not. bit.ly/3Vou9eV 160
Reposted by City & State NYAnnie McDonough @anniemcdonough.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Sen. Simcha Felder will run in the special election for Kalman Yeger's Council seat, his spox confirms. Brooklyn Dems told us back in November they would support Felder, though he wasn't publicly running at the time. BoroPark24 reported Felder filed yesterday www.boropark24.com/news/simcha-...boropark24.comSimcha Felder Enters Race for NYC Council Special Election | Boro Park 24 113
Reposted by City & State NYPeter Sterne @petersterne.com · 03/12/2024Staffers at 32BJ SEIU are trying to form a union of their own but say that they've faced hostility from union leadership. @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social reports for @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...cityandstateny.com32BJ staff looks to unionize with CWA, asks for neutralityOrganizers and other staff with the politically powerful union are seeking to organize themselves after past false starts. 143
Reposted by City & State NYRalph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 03/12/2024City & State covered last night's Riders Alliance mayoral forum. Hmmm... someone's noticeably absent from this lineup! @anniemcdonough.bsky.social @cityandstateny.bsky.socialcityandstateny.comWhich New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance. 032
Reposted by City & State NYRalph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 03/12/2024"The mayor has made some very wise personnel moves the last month, amidst all the chaos," writes City & State Publisher Tom Allon. @cityandstateny.bsky.social @tomallon.bsky.socialcityandstateny.comOpinion: The emperor has new clothesMayor Eric Adams shuffled his top managers and came up with three aces. Can he still trump his critics and a growing legion of challengers? 001
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket? Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.cityandstateny.comWhich New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance. 021
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 02/12/2024A timeline on the closure of Rikers Islandcityandstateny.comA timeline on the closure of Rikers IslandThe long-awaited decision on a federal takeover will have to wait till an unknown date. 010
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 26/11/2024“Someone breaks the law, I'll be the first one to call up ICE and say, ‘Get them out of here’” The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.cityandstateny.comHochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants accused of crimesThe governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law. 16236
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 25/11/2024The NYC officials and agencies on Bluesky, so farcityandstateny.comThe NYC officials and agencies on Bluesky, so farCheck out who’s landed on the new social platform. 33314
Reposted by City & State NYNew York Building Congress @nybuildingcongress.bsky.social · 22/11/2024At the @cityandstateny.bsky.social Clean Energy Summit, we heard from our Prez/CEO Carlo Scissura as he introduced an important discussion on energy, econ development & workforce innovation for a more inclusive future. He also outlined our latest report: "Powering the Empire State": bit.ly/4fR71xibit.ly2024 NYBC Energy Report | New York Building Congress 011
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Here’s what’s in and what’s out of the ‘City of Yes’ plancityandstateny.comNYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s outThe housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state. 052
Reposted by City & State NYRalph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Which ones will Hochul take action on? Which ones will automatically become law??? The clock has started... @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social @cityandstateny.bsky.socialcityandstateny.comHere are the major bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signatureThere are hundreds of pieces of legislation the governor will have to consider before the end of the year. 031
Reposted by City & State NYRalph R. Ortega @ralphortega.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Check out our City Hall team's analysis: @anniemcdonough.bsky.social @cityandstateny.bsky.socialcityandstateny.comNYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s outThe housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state. 033
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobscityandstateny.comHere are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobsOn the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work. 000
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 20/11/2024She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s what's in it for Jessica Tisch:cityandstateny.comWhat’s in it for Jessica Tisch?She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s why. 030
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 20/11/2024We got the news on Jessica Tisch's NYPD Commissioner appointment www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...cityandstateny.comJessica Tisch appointed NYPD CommissionerAn alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department. 120
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 20/11/2024“I knew that I wouldn't beat (REBNY) with traditional methods, but as a Gen Z digital native, I had a new weapon" Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy, and it's paid offcityandstateny.comChi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategyThe short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it. 051
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.cityandstateny.comHochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing tollDespite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents. 881
Reposted by City & State NYSophie Krichevsky @sophiekrichevsky.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Yet another public safety initiative from Adams using — yes, you guessed it — drones 011
Reposted by City & State NYAnnie McDonough @anniemcdonough.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Council Member Chi Ossé's broker fee bill – legislation barring renters from being charged the often costly fees if they didn't hire the broker – has passed the City Council by a vote of 42-8 More here on the bill www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/...cityandstateny.comChi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed. 1102
Reposted by City & State NYChris Caruso @ccaruso.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Important @cityandstateny.bsky.social OpEd from Althea Stevens and Justin Brannan on the harm that procuerement challenges inflict on the CIty's nonprofit sector. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2024...cityandstateny.comOpinion: Nonprofits keep New York running, but the city’s pushing them off a cliffThe city’s failure to pay nonprofit contractors on time is harming the social safety net. 042
Reposted by City & State NYNew York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 14/11/2024In an op-ed for @cityandstateny.bsky.social, Council Members Justin Brannan and Althea Stevens explain the importance of ending the bureaucratic bottlenecks that are causing nonprofits serving New Yorkers to struggle: bit.ly/3ClBcyf 011
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to announce the official relaunch of congestion pricing with a $9 price tag tomorrow: cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/... 0122
City & State NY @cityandstateny.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Former Rep. Anthony Weiner is thinking about mounting another political comeback attempt – this time in the New York City Council. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...cityandstateny.comAnthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower ManhattanThe scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday. 120
Reposted by City & State NYSophie Krichevsky @sophiekrichevsky.bsky.social · 13/11/2024It’s happening!! Check it out. @cityandstateny.bsky.social 063