Opinion
Opinion
After Stringer, is there any progressive with a chance of being NYC mayor?
The two remaining options are Maya Wiley and Dianne Morales, but each may have limited appeal.
Campaigns & Elections
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West Bronx Council Race: Will Higher Turnout Drown Out a Famous Name?
What’s in a name? The 11th District City Council primary is likely to find out.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayoral candidates are rather quiet on the budget they want to inherit
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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Maya Wiley’s long crusade
The veteran civil rights activist and attorney has always centered racial equity, but hasn’t always produced tangible results.
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Will New York comptroller candidates use the job to run mayor?
Career politician David Weprin wants to know.
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.
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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.
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More than 400 Asian New Yorkers sign letter opposing Yang
Progressive activists oppose his platform on policing, housing and Israel-Palestine relations.
New York City
Politics
Robert Cornegy’s endorsements that weren’t
The City Council member claimed three endorsements for Brooklyn borough president that he hadn’t received.
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The end of the Zoom campaign?
New York City mayoral candidates are trying to ramp up their in-person events with voters.
New York City
Politics
Is Andrew Yang for real?
He has skipped local elections and never held office, but he just might be the next New York City mayor.
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