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Gale Brewer is late to the City Council speaker race. Is she worth the wait?

The outgoing Manhattan borough president is hoping a wealth of experience will appeal to the new council.

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Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race

Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.

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Can another Adams lead New York City?

Adrienne Adams is making her case for City Council speaker, but she’s got some catching up to do.

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Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked

The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.

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How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York

Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?

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UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor

The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.

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India Walton and Byron Brown debate for the last time

Buffalo voters will choose between the Democratic nominee for mayor and the incumbent who lost the primary in a highly scrutinized race that pits progressives against moderates.

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AOC, downstate progressives help India Walton

Many Buffalo Democrats are staying on the sidelines. So the party’s mayoral nominee has gathered support elsewhere.

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Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate

The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.

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Prominent New York Democrats who have not endorsed India Walton

The Democratic mayoral nominee in Buffalo is not getting support from powerbrokers in her own party.