City and State NY

01/06/2026

Join City & State and The Public Policy Institute of New York State on January 27 in Albany for New York's Business Blueprint: Improving Economic Competitiveness and Creating a Roadmap for Change.

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Rein, President of the Citizens Budget Commission, as our keynote speaker.

Quick facts about Andrew:

🔊 25+ years leading major nonprofit and public organizations

🌟 Drives strategy, research, and advocacy at CBC

🦠 Former CDC Associate Director and NYC Health Dept COO

🎓 Graduate of Tufts University and The New School

Explore the full lineup and secure your spot.

Registration is complimentary, but RSVP is required.

https://events.cityandstate.com/new-yorks-business-blueprint/

01/06/2026

Position your organization as a key resource for the leaders shaping higher education in New York.

The New York Higher Education Summit on Tuesday, February 17, brings together government officials, industry executives, university leadership, and top thought leaders — and it’s a major opportunity for your organization.

Showcase your products and solutions to New York’s higher-ed decision-makers overseeing policy, budgets, and campus technology procurement.

Contact us to learn more!

https://events.cityandstate.com/ny-higher-education-summit-2026/

01/05/2026

ALMOST $600 MILLION/YEAR -- that's how much Governor Hochul saved New York ratepayers by ending the 100-foot rule.

12/31/2025

For over 100 years, NYSAC has united the voices of New York’s 62 counties to move our state forward.

As counties face unprecedented federal and state challenges in 2026, our Legislative Program sets the priorities to protect taxpayers, strengthen essential services, and deliver solutions for 19.8 million New Yorkers.

Explore NYSAC’s 2026 Legislative Program and see how counties continue to lead—together.

https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/2026-legislative-program/

12/30/2025

On behalf of the NYSAC Board of Directors, our membership, and staff, congratulations to Stephen J. Acquario and all the county leaders named to City & State’s Upstate Power 100!

This honor underscores the essential role county leaders play every day—turning policy into action, delivering vital services, strengthening communities, and driving results across the state.

As we often say, New York Counties Lead—by working together, innovating locally, and advancing solutions that make New York stronger.

Congratulations again to Stephen Acquario and all of the honorees on this outstanding achievement. https://bit.ly/4pjerOe

12/30/2025

Congratulations to President Peter O. Nwosu for his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to academic excellence, student success, and institutional advancement.

Your story—and ours—continues to unfold.

12/23/2025

New York has long been a leader in climate action, but the challenge is shifting—from planning to delivering real, climate-ready infrastructure.

VHB's Ryan Prime explores how Alternative Delivery models, like design-build and progressive design-build, can help accelerate projects, embed sustainability from day one, and unlock innovation across agencies.

By focusing on performance-driven outcomes rather than prescriptive details, New York can turn isolated pilots into scalable, resilient solutions—helping communities meet CLCPA goals faster and smarter.

Read the full article to learn how these approaches are shaping the future of infrastructure in New York: https://bit.ly/4rTzhGp

12/23/2025

The 2025 Upstate Power 100

Key New York leaders making an impact north of Westchester.

12/22/2025

"There’s only one person in this country who can insult everyone, trample on Democratic norms and still survive, and his initials are DJT"

Opinion | Karma finally caught up Elise Stefanik

Karma finally caught up with the MAGA acolyte.

12/22/2025

This week's magazine and the last issue of the year! https://bit.ly/3uj44Ul