Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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

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.