New York City
Politics
Could Cabán still beat Katz?
The Democratic campaigns for Queens district attorney are back in court today to litigate the fate of more than 100 affidavit ballots. Here are the three main questions that could determine which side prevails.
New York State
Politics
De Blasio dipped into his own state PAC for his presidential run
We’re glad the money is going to needy New York Democrats.
New York City
Politics
Poll: Should New Yorkers trust local elections?
The Queens district attorney race recount has some questioning their faith in the democratic process.
New York City
Politics
State law on affidavit ballots could determine the Queens DA race
The recount and battle over affidavit ballots in the Queens district attorney Democratic primary are confusing, but we’ve got answers to the key questions as to how state law will shape the final result.
New York City
Politics
Why the Queens machine didn't get out the vote
Aren’t political machines supposed to deliver votes?
New York City
Politics
Twitter reacts to de Blasio in the first 2020 debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received both the good and the bad on Twitter after his debut presidential debate performance.
New York State
Politics
New York’s 2019 primary election results
The outcomes in an open state Senate seat, a New York City Council rematch, and more.
New York City
Politics
The Queens district attorney 2019 Democratic primary election results
The Queens district attorney 2019 Democratic primary election results.
New York City
Politics
How ranked-choice voting would change New York City campaigns
Tuesday’s partisan primaries could be the last in which In New York City voters will only have one choice for a given office. The New York City Charter Revision Commission included ranked-choice voting among its proposals. Here’s how that could transform campaigning.
New York City
Politics
Independent group airing pro-Cabán TV ad this weekend
A group of Brooklyn progressives with ties to the Tiffany Cabán campaign are running a pro-Cabán television ad. Melinda Katz's campaign said it's illegal coordination.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What you need to know about 2019’s elections
The most important New York election races in 2019.
New York City
Politics
Who determined the outcome in race for Jumaane Williams’ seat?
A contentious rematch is brewing in the Central Brooklyn City Council race after Monique Chandler-Waterman attributed New York City Councilwoman-elect Farah Louis’s victory in the special election to “Trump supporters.”
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Poll: Will de Blasio make the first presidential debate?
The NYC mayor has yet to qualify for the first debate in a crowded Democratic field.
New York City
Politics
For 15 minutes, Michael Blake had a glowing Wikipedia page
A few days before the New York City public advocate election, Assemblyman Michael Blake’s Wikipedia page was briefly updated with positive spin about him, in violation of the online encyclopedia’s rules. Who was behind it?
New York State
Politics
Poll: How far will de Blasio and Gillibrand go?
In a crowded field, some Democratic presidential contenders may not make it past 2019.
New York City Council
Politics
Bill de Blasio’s presidential announcement video, annotated
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio left out some details about his record in his presidential campaign announcement. So we filled in the missing context.
New York City
Politics
Why NYC still hasn’t elected a woman to be mayor
In 2013, then-Council Speaker Christine Quinn fizzled. In 2017, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis fell short. In 2021, will things be any different – or will another man be elected to the city’s highest office? We ask the experts to weigh in.
New York City
Politics
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Ballooning budget, congestion concession, pharma felonies and more in this week’s political news roundup.
New York City
Opinion
De Blasio should run for president
The press mocks the idea of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio running for president, but de Blasio’s impressive record of real achievements for working-class New Yorkers means he should run, writes former Obama campaign staffer Kate Albright-Hanna.
New York City
Politics