2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Heard Around Town

Brad Lander’s moment

For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.

News & Politics

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Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE

The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.

News & Politics

Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party

Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.

Opinion

Opinion: The Eric Adams I know

I’m Eric Adams’ former “mayor class principal.” In a candid podcast interview, I grilled the independent candidate on his administration’s appointments, his battles with the media, his chances in November and whether he has any regrets from his first term.

New York City

A narrowed field of candidates clashes in final NYC mayoral primary debate

There was a lot of focus on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s record – good, bad and ugly. Here are three major takeaways.

News & Politics

All eyes on Cuomo, Mamdani in final mayoral primary debate

Fewer candidates, heightened focus as absentee ballots hit mailboxes and voters start heading to the polls this weekend.

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Where do the 2025 mayoral candidates stand on minimum wage?

The mayor doesn’t control minimum wage, but candidates do have strong opinions.

Campaigns & Elections

Tech companies are spending big on 2025 NYC races

The tech sector hasn’t always been successful in getting what it wants out of New York’s regulatory landscape, but Airbnb, DoorDash and Uber sure seem to have the resources to keep trying.

New York City

DC 37 launches new PAC to boost mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams

The PAC is working with Red Horse Strategies, consultants who backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025

Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Progressives pull Ramos endorsements after she backs Andrew Cuomo

The NY Working Families Party, United Auto Workers Region 9A, and other organizations rescinded their endorsements of state Sen. Jessica Ramos.

News & Politics

How much will AOC’s endorsement help Zohran Mamdani?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s seal of approval gave a real boost to Brad Lander and Maya Wiley in 2021, and her national profile has only grown since then.

Heard Around Town

These debate questions made it hard for NYC mayoral candidates to BS

Comparing mayoral candidates debate responses on rent, who they voted for in 2021, Mahmoud Khalil and more.

Heard Around Town

Some endorsers aren’t ranking their preferred NYC candidates. Is that too confusing for voters?

In this new ranked-choice reality, we’re seeing “tiers” and “slates” and “co-endorsements.”