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The 92nd Street Y, City & State New York and PIX11 partnered to bring the candidates together for a discussion that will inform New Yorkers as they decide this important contest.
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A crowded field of candidates aims to represent the North Shore
And plenty of them have a solid shot at potentially winning.
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Crowded Field in Bronx Race to Fill Ruben Díaz Sr’s Council Seat
Eight candidates are vying to replace City Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr., who has represented the Bronx in the Council and state legislature for nearly two decades.
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Hakeem Jeffries on Maya Wiley and Eric Adams
The Central Brooklyn Democrat made a surprising endorsement in the New York City mayoral, may add ranked choices.
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City Council District 37 race readies for a rematch
Darma Diaz won the Brooklyn seat last year unopposed, and now her then-opponents who were kicked off the ballot are looking for a round two.
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“Donald Trump will certainly chime in” if this happens
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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What if the next mayor finished second?
Although it’s unlikely, a candidate can ‘come from behind’ to win in ranked-choice voting.
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What are the qualifications for NYC comptroller?
An understanding of government accounting, leadership skills and a vision for the future, according to experts.
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Could crime tip the scales of the mayoral race?
Voters have responded positively to Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, who both oppose defunding the police.
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It’s Insider Vs. Outsiders in Republican Council Primary on Staten Island
A tradition of handing down power within this 50th Council district office is under assault in the most contested Republican primary in this cycle.
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One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice
The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to the seat, he faces two rivals on Primary Day.
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Will stop and frisk be a top campaign issue once again?
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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Underdog Hopes Third Time’s the Charm in Bronx Primary Against Council Land-Use Chair
Helen Hines is running for a third time against Rafael Salamanca, who enjoys hefty advantages.
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14th City Council Race Has Attracted Big Bucks and Dueling Endorsements
Six candidates are vying to replace the term-limited Fernando Cabrera in a Bronx district that faces unique housing challenges.
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Why the Westchester County clerk race has gotten so heated
A young, Black Yonkers City Council member is challenging a 16-year white incumbent.
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What Shaun Donovan knows about housing
The former HUD secretary may not know what a home costs in Brooklyn, but he has a long, if sometimes controversial, record of tangible accomplishments on affordable housing.
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Mayoral candidates and their bad answers
The New York Times interviews that led to its endorsement of Kathryn Garcia for mayor of the City of New York revealed how off others in the race were on several responses to key questions.
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Can the Barrons swap seats again in City Council District 42 in East New York?
Assembly Member Charles Barron is running for Inez’s seat, which he previously held, but he faces opponents with their own support.
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NYC mayoral candidates should adjust strategies for ranked-choice
Candidates should seek (and share) “top five” endorsements to make the most of New York’s new ranked-choice elections
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