Brad Hoylman-Sigal Transitions from Albany to Manhattan Borough President

The former state senator reflects on his new role, priorities, and representing the borough

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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After over a decade representing the West Side as a state senator, Brad Hoylman-Sigal has taken on a new role as Manhattan Borough President. From his new office at One Center Street, he discusses the shift in power, his priorities, family life, the arts, and how he plans to use his voice to advocate for the borough.

Why it matters

Hoylman-Sigal's transition from the state legislature to the borough presidency represents a shift in his political influence and the issues he will focus on. As the top elected official in Manhattan, he will have a platform to address hyperlocal concerns and champion causes important to the borough's diverse residents.

The details

Hoylman-Sigal, who previously served over a decade as the West Side's state senator, started his new role as Manhattan Borough President in January 2026. From his office at One Center Street, he reflects on the change in power, his new priorities, and how he plans to use his voice to advocate for the borough and its residents.

  • Hoylman-Sigal began his tenure as Manhattan Borough President in January 2026.
  • He previously served over a decade as the West Side's state senator.

The players

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

The newly elected Manhattan Borough President, who previously served over a decade as the West Side's state senator.

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What they’re saying

“I first met Brad Hoylman-Sigal outside the McGraw-Hill Building in March 2021. We had both rushed over after word spread that the Art Deco lobby — one of the city's architectural treasures — had been gutted overnight. The senator stood outside the loading bay, furious and unfiltered, calling the Landmarks Preservation Commission 'feckless'.”

— Phil O'Brien, Author (w42st.com)

The takeaway

Hoylman-Sigal's transition from the state legislature to the borough presidency represents a shift in his political influence and the issues he will focus on. As the top elected official in Manhattan, he will have a platform to address hyperlocal concerns and champion causes important to the borough's diverse residents.