New York City

Politics

Mayor and pariah, de Blasio becomes an issue in the mayoral race

NYC mayoral candidates are quick to criticize their fellow Democrat – or any candidate too close to him.

New York City

Opinion

Barkan: Kathryn Garcia is as moderate as Yang and Adams

Progressives may be turning towards because she is competent, but her ideology doesn’t always align with theirs.

New York City

Politics

In Brooklyn, Incumbent Council Member Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term

New York City Council Member Farah Louis is among the 18 members of the 51-seat Council eligible for and seeking reelection this year, but she is not able to cruise to a full term representing Brooklyn’s 45th District.

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Politics

John Liu: The unlikely endorser

It didn’t look like he would support Andrew Yang for mayor, until he did.

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Politics

Watch the May 25 NYC comptroller forum here

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

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.