City & State
Coverage of City & State in the Nexus archive.
- New York State Assembly candidates set to make non-binary history
David Siffert and Illapa Sairitupac, non-binary candidates in New York State Assembly races, won Democratic primary contests in the 66th and 65th Assembly Districts, potentially making them the state's first out non-binary lawmakers. Siffert narrowly won by 15 votes, while Sairitupac secured victory in their primary, both aiming to represent Lower Manhattan districts and advance LGBTQ rights.
- NYC elected officials could get nearly 20% pay raises this summer – far more than they asked for
New York City elected officials may receive an 18.2% pay increase this summer after a commission recommended salary adjustments for the mayor, City Council, and other top officials, citing a 31% inflation rise in the NYC area since 2016. The proposed changes, framed as a cost-of-living adjustment, require City Council approval and would affect roles including the mayor, Council members, and borough presidents.