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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.
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
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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.
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Adams thought he had Orthodox support locked up. Enter Yang.
Borough Park has become a battleground in the mayoral race.
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Rage against the Queens Machine
A coalition forms against the establishment in Flushing. Will others follow?
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.
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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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