2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Interviews & Profiles

Could this pro-Palestinian socialist really be NYC’s next mayor?

An interview with Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist state legislator who hopes to knit together a coalition of the far-left, Muslim voters and rent-stabilized tenants.

Heard Around Town

5 takeaways from the latest mayoral fundraising haul

Challengers to Mayor Eric Adams are going full steam ahead on fundraising, as the mayor’s future looks uncertain. So far, Comptroller Brad Lander leads the pack.

News & Politics

Apparent Cuomo poll tests the water for mayoral, gubernatorial runs

Speculation about former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future has ramped up significantly since Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment.

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Jumaane Williams likely to run for mayor if Adams resigns

The progressive public advocate would automatically serve as interim mayor if Adams were to leave office.

Adams probes

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges

The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed Thursday morning.

News & Politics

Lander endorses bill sponsored by fellow mayoral candidate Ramos

City Comptroller Brad Lander’s latest report recommends passage of the TEMP Act to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat.

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Brad Lander makes his case to business leaders

The lefty mayoral candidate and comptroller garnered applause when he downplayed ideology.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

With four candidates in the race (and counting), progressives look to ranked choice to defeat Eric Adams

Is it a failure to unify? Or a strategic opportunity to unite against the embattled incumbent? After a disastrous 2021, progressives are trying to organize.

Opinion

Commentary: Can Brad Lander really beat Eric Adams?

Young progressives, older liberals and many activist-minded Democrats will be thrilled to vote for Lander, but others will be indifferent or outright hostile.

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Opinion

Opinion: What will Andrew Cuomo do next?

The former governor is considering a run for mayor next year or a run for his old office in 2026.

News & Politics

Zellnor Myrie wants to represent New York City. First, the city has to meet him.

The state senator from Central Brooklyn is trying to carve out the competency lane in his uphill battle to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in 2025.

Heard Around Town

Myrie delivers stump speech, but isn’t running for mayor (yet)

The state senator’s comments, made while participating on a Caucus Weekend panel, came in response to a question on whether he’s considering a run.

News & Politics

Scott Stringer readies primary challenge to Mayor Eric Adams

Stringer launched an exploratory committee on Thursday, which will allow him to raise funds for a primary challenge against Adams in next year’s mayoral race.