Campaign Confidential
Policy
How legislators changed election law, from busier ballots to early payouts
Lawmakers made a ton of changes in the final days of the legislative session – and now some local elections might be moved.
Housing
Politics
Inez Dickens has moved to evict at least 17 people. One endorsed her.
The Harlem City Council candidate falsely claimed she had only started one eviction during an NY1 debate.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Fightin’ in Brighton (Beach): Inna Vernikov questions Ari Kagan’s GOP credentials
The two New York City Council Republicans are supporting primary challenges against each other.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jan. 6 rioter and George Santos ally Tina Forte says she’ll challenge AOC again
The Republican who lost in a landslide to Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez in 2022 intends to run in 2024.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Source of New Rochelle mayoral candidate’s contributions revealed as local real estate executives
The Westchester County Democratic Committee initially didn’t disclose its donations, leading to a monetary mystery.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Will Keith Wright pick the right City Council candidate in Harlem?
As the Manhattan Democratic Party leader faces his own reelection, a win by Yusef Salaam could prove Wright’s power after a string of losses.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Appellate court hears arguments in case that could throw out congressional maps again
The case could open the door for the Independent Redistricting Commission and legislature to redraw congressional district maps (again) ahead of next year’s elections.
2023 elections
Politics
Hiram Monserrate is off the ballot, but REBNY’s PAC is spending on Francisco Moya
Jobs for New York? More like Jobs for New York consultants.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York City should move its municipal elections to even-numbered years
The shift is the easiest way to increase voting for key city offices
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The super PAC fundraising for George Santos’ could-be opponents
The emails may have Anna Kaplan’s name on them, but American Bridge PAC said she didn’t know about their outreach.
2023 elections
Politics
Most interesting 2023 New York City Council primary races to watch
From a rare open seat in Harlem to a new Asian-majority seat in Brooklyn, election night on June 27 will have some fireworks.
2023 session wrap-up
Policy
40 government reform groups decry proposed tweaks to NY campaign finance law
In a letter to legislative leaders, the watchdogs said the changes undermine the much celebrated campaign finance reforms passed in 2019.
2023 elections
Politics
City Council Member Ari Kagan’s website was taken over by porn for two years
It’s a dead link now, but for a while it was a risky click.
2023 elections
Politics
Why super PACs may have even more influence in City Council primaries
And other things to know from the latest campaign finance filings.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Hells Angels lawyer goes to bat for Marjorie Velázquez
The City Council member didn’t roll out the red carpet, but is getting some help from the Bronx Democratic Party.
2023 elections
Politics
The WFP endorses a challenger to City Council Member Darlene Mealy
Isis McIntosh Green is getting late support from the progressive third party.
2023 elections
Politics
Why isn’t the GOP trying to unseat the remaining Democrats on Staten Island?
District Attorney Michael McMahon will skate to another term without a primary or general election challenge.
Eric Adams
Politics
Poll: City voters like the mayor – but women are open to an alternative
A new Slingshot Strategies survey finds New York City likes its Democrats.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Old overseer overseeing oversight: Amy Loprest is backing leading the New York City Campaign Finance Board
Executive Director Beth Rotman is leaving after just seven months – but she isn’t being pushed out by the mayor.
Campaign Confidential
Politics