Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Race heats up to fill Corey Johnson’s council seat

Johnson’s former chief of staff, Erik Bottcher, has seen fundraising success since last year, consistently leading amongst candidates who aren’t incumbents and bringing in remarkable amounts of cash.

Labor

Policy

When union endorsements matter, and when they don’t

In 2021, the smaller the race, the bigger the bounce from organized labor’s backing.

New York City

Politics

Welcome to the Dianneverse

Dianne Morales is the mayoral field’s unapologetic progressive. It’s won her fierce and energetic supporters, but some doubt she can win over the city.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Rage against the Queens Machine

A coalition forms against the establishment in Flushing. Will others follow?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

It’s crowded in the race for the City Council District 7 seat

A diverse set of candidates want to lead the Upper Manhattan district struggling to provide affordable housing.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Seven candidates compete for Grodenchik’s seat in the pseudo-burbs of Eastern Queens

Following accusations of sexual harassment, Council Member Grodenchik decided not to run in 2021.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries

Voters in the Bronx’s 15th Council District won’t be able to say they didn’t have options this year.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Maya Wiley’s long crusade

The veteran civil rights activist and attorney has always centered racial equity, but hasn’t always produced tangible results.

Eric Adams

Politics

Eric Adams has been waiting for this

The Brooklyn borough president has spent his career serving the city – and making controversial moves along the way.

New York City

Politics

First-time candidates and government veterans face off for New York’s UES

High-profile endorsements and impressive fundraising numbers are split in this close race for the City Council District 5.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Mayoral hopefuls tout their green thumbs

The crowded field of candidates in New York City’s upcoming June primary discussed their plans for the environment in a new Earth Day video.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Is Staten Island ready to be represented by a progressive?

Brittany Ramos DeBarros certainly thinks so, after gaining more than 1,000 donors in the first two months of her congressional campaign.