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Amid tension in the Brooklyn Dems, James sides with Bichotte Hermelyn
Brooklyn is the center of the race for governor, and Tish is picking a lane.
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Francisco Moya’s making moves in the NYC Council speaker race
A top tier has emerged in the contest, and phones are ringing off the hook.
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2021 New York City general election results
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York, and Republicans did better than expected.
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2021 New York state general election results
Republicans made some significant gains across the state, and statewide ballot proposals failed.
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NYC Council speaker candidates say enough forums
In a letter signed by almost all the contenders, speaker hopefuls said they would participate in only two more panels before votes are cast.
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Rep. Thomas Suozzi enters the gubernatorial race
The Long Island moderate could shake up next year’s Democratic primary.
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Gale Brewer is late to the City Council speaker race. Is she worth the wait?
The outgoing Manhattan borough president is hoping a wealth of experience will appeal to the new council.
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Making an entrance: Comparing campaign launch videos for governor
Democratic candidates are competing on a cinematic level to make a splash in the 2022 race.
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Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race
Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.
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New York Senate report outlines election dysfunction – and possible ways to fix it
After a string of embarrassments, legislators are eager to restore trust in state elections.
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Can another Adams lead New York City?
Adrienne Adams is making her case for City Council speaker, but she’s got some catching up to do.
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Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked
The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.
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“I did it:” Eric Adams becomes New York City mayor at last
The city’s second Black mayor will inherit a host of problems de Blasio leaves behind.
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How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York
Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?
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Races to watch in New York’s 2021 general election
These are the few competitive seats up for grabs.
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The 2021 New York City Council speaker contenders
What you need to know about all the likely candidates.
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Cold War between James and Williams looms over governor’s race
The Black progressive Brooklynites have to deal with each other first.
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