Nixon's challenge, Vance investigated and Kushner's false filings

In this week's headlines, Cynthia Nixon jumped into the gubernatorial race, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to review Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein, and Jared Kushner's company is under scrutiny for falsely reporting having no rent-controlled tenants.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 23, 2018

Everything you need to know about NYC’s top 10 lobbyists

In 2017, the list of the top 10 New York City lobbyists had a few shakeups from years past. Kasirer took the No. 1 spot by compensation, previously held by Capalino+Company, which dropped to No. 2. Connelly McLaughlin & Woloz is a new addition to the list, knocking off Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP, who had appeared on the list every year since 2012.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 20, 2018

Percoco's verdict, Slaughter's death and gun control rallies

In this week's headlines, former senior Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco was found guilty, longtime Rochester-area Rep. Louise Slaughter died, and politicians joined students in a walkout to speak out against gun violence.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 17, 2018

Corruption conviction hits close to Cuomo

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 14, 2018

A new schools chancellor, squabbling on guns and a deadlocked jury

In this week's headlines, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio named Richard Carranza his new schools chancellor, state legislators clashed over gun legislation and the jurors in the Percoco corruption trial failed to reach a verdict.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 10, 2018

Rep. Nydia Velázquez on leading the way for Latinas

Rep. Nydia Velázquez has spent her career as a trailblazer for Puerto Ricans and other Latinas, and has made Puerto Rico one of her major issues. She spoke with City & State’s Rebecca C. Lewis about how her background has influenced her, and about the current state of Puerto Rico as it continues to recover from two hurricanes.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 7, 2018

Patchett's EDC: From Amazon to Willets Point

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 5, 2018

Carval-NO, Percoco jury begins deliberations and no budging on guns

In this week's headlines, Alberto Carvalho backed out of the New York City school chancellor job, closing arguments were made in the Percoco trial, and state senators clashed over gun measures in Albany.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 2, 2018

The best New York political films

With the Academy Awards coming up, we compiled a list of the best films about politics in New York, including "Citizen Kane," "Gangs of New York" and "Serpico."

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 1, 2018

Will Florida’s school shooting hurt New York Republicans?

Gun control may influence New York’s competitive congressional races.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 26, 2018

Who's off the New York City Power 100?

Every year, City & State puts together its list of the 100 most powerful political figures in New York City. Here are all the people from the 2017 Power 100 you will no longer find on this year’s list.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 26, 2018

A gun control coalition, 1199’s endorsement and still more Percoco

In this week’s headlines, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formed a coalition to combat gun violence and won a key – albeit expected – endorsement from 1199 SEIU, while the long-running corruption trial of his former top aide, Joe Percoco, kept on running.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 23, 2018

Shutting Rikers, de Blasio's NYC and the Florida shooting

Recapping the top political news of the week in New York.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 16, 2018

Talking transit with Trottenberg

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 14, 2018

Meet the new class

Meet the 11 new members of the New York City Council.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 12, 2018

A short-lived shutdown, Howe he did it and no NYCHA apology

The top political headlines, from New Yorkers' role in the short-lived federal shutdown to the latest in the Joe Percoco trial.

• By Grace Segers and Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 9, 2018

Cuomo’s new challenger and de Blasio's growing budget

Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco is running against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an $88.7 billion budget, and special elections for vacant state legislative seats are expected on April 24.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 3, 2018

And the Grammys go to ... New York City!

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 22, 2018

Max Rose, a democratic challenger to Dan Donovan, gets Hoyer endorsement

Army veteran and New York City Democratic congressional candidate Max Rose has been endorsed by House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 22, 2018

Deficits, driving fees and a Democratic primary challenger

Gov. Andrew Cuomo kicked off this week with some favorable poll numbers, a good sign going into his re-election year. But New York City Housing Authority Chairwoman Shola Olatoye’s fortunes haven’t improved, as Assemblyman Charles Barron called on her to resign during a closed-door meeting.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 19, 2018