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The astroturf war in New York over car insurance reform
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (1376+ words) The astroturf war in New York over car insurance reform'City & State New York - AOC pledges not to vote for any military aid to Israel By Rebecca C. Lewis Last month, City & State published a short piece about roughly a dozen clergy…...
We got fooled today. Did you?
2+ day, 28+ min ago (282+ words) We got fooled today. Did you?City & State New York - Senate leaders " and C&S readers " expect a late budget Many hours removed, we're able to laugh about it " and some other April Fools' stories and posts that made us…...
PR pro George Arzt can finally enjoy the fresh air
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (404+ words) A breakfast with George Arzt is a lesson in decades of New York City political history. He's now wrapping up his decades-long career running a top political communications firm, but he can still recall the days when he took home…...
At DSA forum, AOC pledges not to vote for any military aid to Israel
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (441+ words) Caption: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez speaks at a Rabbis for Ceasefire Now press conference on November 13, 2023 to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images During a private meeting with members of the New…...
Meet the mastermind behind Hochul’s unhinged pressroom X account
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (401+ words) The @NYGovPress account is known for its memes, slang and witty humor. @NYGovPress The account has amassed over 35 million impressions since Freedman's first post on Aug. 25, 2025, and shows no signs of slowing down. Its purpose is to fact check misinformation…...
Lawmakers may be open to delaying climate law deadlines to avoid something worse
1+ week, 1+ day ago (397+ words) Assembly Member Anna Kelles is not happy with Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to weaken the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Rebecca C. Lewis Democratic state lawmakers immediately got up in arms when Gov. Kathy Hochul first began hinting she wanted…...
State lawmakers who have throwback photos on their official IDs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (39+ words) A lot has changed for state Sen. Erik Bottcher since his photo was taken at the DMV. By Kate Lisa and Eric Holmberg NEXT STORY: This week's biggest Winners & Losers Help us tailor content specifically for you:...
Unions back increased funding for immigrant legal services
1+ week, 3+ day ago (515+ words) Unions back increased funding for immigrant legal services'City & State New York By Rebecca C. Lewis As lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates continue to push for legislation to enact greater protections for immigrant New Yorkers, a number of politically powerful unions are…...
Opinion: Without mayoral control, everyone is in charge of NYC schools, and no one is responsible
1+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) There is a kind of collective amnesia in today's debate over how New York City's public schools should be governed. Proposals to weaken mayoral control are often framed as modest technical adjustments to a governance structure. But those of us…...
Lawmakers want Hochul to use clemency power to protect immigrants
2+ week, 2+ day ago (180+ words) Assembly Member Michaelle Solages speaks at a press conference about energy affordability on March 5, 2026. Kate Lisa "I introduced the Clemency Justice Act to bring transparency and accountability to a process that, for too long, has been opaque and inconsistent," Solages…...