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
Can the police curtail anti-Semitic attacks?
New York Assembly candidate Boris Santos doesn’t think it’s the best anti-hate tactic.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
You know the presidential candidates. What about the mayoral?
Each of the 2021 candidates has a presidential equivalent.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The DSA-endorsed New York City candidates
Here’s what you need to know about the Congressional and Assembly candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Rapper. Costumed subway entertainer. Congressional candidate.
A Q&A with Paperboy Prince, the Bushwick entertainer challenging Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
New York State
Opinion
Is the state Legislature delegating, or derelict?
Public Campaign Financing Commission stretches the limits of representative democracy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
When the new campaign finance recommendations actually take effect
The proposals from a state commission are binding Jan. 1, but won’t be felt for months or years.
New York State
Policy
New York should brace for complicated campaign finance system
Many of the changes likely to be implemented are largely unprecedented
New York State
Personality
Is Allison Fine the tech-savvy boost Congress needs?
The former NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation board chairwoman talks health care, data privacy and closing the tech knowledge deficit among lawmakers.
New York State
Politics