Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How will Bloomberg perform on the debate stage?
It’s not his first time at the rodeo, after all.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn DA’s general counsel mulling Manhattan DA bid
Tali Farhadian Weinstein could be the latest challenger to take on Cyrus Vance Jr.
Technology
Policy
Rumors swirl around Yang mayoral run
Will the former presidential candidate make a run for City Hall?
Immigration
Opinion
You want democracy? Give noncitizen New Yorkers the right to vote
If we want New Yorkers to have true representation, we must extend the right to vote to all who live here, including non-citizens.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Obama and Bloomberg’s housing whiz is running for NYC mayor
A Q&A with 2021 candidate Shaun Donovan.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bloomberg’s plan to win over Latino voters
Among other moves, the former New York City mayor embraced Puerto Rican statehood.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
An app screwed up Iowa’s caucuses. Could the same happen in New York?
New York doesn’t use an app, but its voting technology has had its own problems in the past.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Elise Stefanik raises over $3 million, more than AOC
Being President Trump’s attack dog pays off, but her opponent pulled in $2 million.
New York City
Politics
How ranked-choice voting will work in New York City
What you need to know about the complicated new system.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Shaun Donovan to mount long-rumored mayoral run, sources say
The veteran of the Obama and Bloomberg administrations is now expected to enter the race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ruben Diaz Jr’s departure reshapes 2021 NYC mayoral field
It could help Eric Adams, but it could also entice more candidates to run.
New York State
Politics
Who’s facing a 2020 primary challenge in the state Legislature?
Progressives are targeting several longtime Democratic lawmakers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2020 Corey Johnson wouldn't take money from 2009 Corey Johnson
The NYC Council speaker and mayoral candidate pledged not to take donations from real estate developers, like his former employers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Assembly primary challengers who are raising big money
New disclosures show that several incumbent Democrats are being outraised by their opponents.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Diaz Jr. fundraising falters among 2021 NYC mayoral field
The latest fundraising numbers are in for New York City candidates.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Advocates, lawmakers warn against new touch-screen voting machines
The ExpressVote XL machines raise questions about reliability and security
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Mark Levine has 1.7 million handshakes to go
The New York City councilman wants to meet every Manhattanite during his run for borough president.
New York State
Politics
Brooklyn state Senate race may be broader referendum
State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery’s retirement sets up a new type of battle between the old guard and leftists.
New York City
Politics
Fictional New York City ‘councilor’ endorses Jimmy Van Bramer
Actor Kal Penn has come out in support of Van Bramer's quest to be Queens borough president.
New York City
Personality