Interview with Jeff Coltin

<p>Jeff Coltin returns to City & State New York — this time as Editor-in-Chief.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Perez Notes, Roberto Perez sits down with Jeff Coltin to discuss his full-circle journey from intern in 2014 to leading one of New York’s most influential political publications.</p><p><br></p><p>Coltin rose through the ranks at City & State, serving as City Hall Bureau Chief before departing in 2023 to write POLITICO’s New York Playbook — where he became one of the most well-sourced and closely read political reporters in the state. Along the way, he authored award-winning magazine cover stories, including a profile of Ingrid Lewis-Martin that became required reading across New York political circles, and helmed the widely respected Campaign Confidential newsletter during the pivotal 2021 city elections.</p><p><br></p><p>Now back at the helm, Coltin breaks down:</p><p><br></p><p>• What to expect from his coverage of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani</p><p>• How City & State will approach the 2026 midterms</p><p>• The evolution of New York political media</p><p>• The inside dynamics of the 2025 mayoral race</p><p>• Why City & State remains “first read” for New York politics</p><p><br></p><p>With deep relationships across City Hall, Albany, and beyond, Coltin is uniquely positioned to shape the narrative at a defining moment in New York politics.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ A must-listen for anyone serious about NYC & NYS power, policy, and the press.</p><p><br></p><p>#NYCPolitics #JeffColtin #CityAndState #ZohranMamdani #Albany #CityHall #PoliticalMedia #ThePerezNotes</p>