New York City

Politics

Is Jumaane Williams made of Teflon?

Why an array of criticisms being thrown at Jumaane Williams may not spook progressive voters.

New York City

Politics

Who’s leading in the NYC public advocate race?

Next Tuesday, New York City voters will cast their ballots for one of 17 candidates for public advocate, so we asked experts their opinion on the outcome of the race.

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

To combat dark money, New York needs fair elections

State senator Julia Salazar makes the case for comprehensive campaign finance reform, with a public financing system, to keep big money out of politics.

New York City

Politics

Danny O’Donnell falsely claims public advocate endorsements

New York City public advocate candidate Assemblyman Danny O’Donnell incorrectly claimed at least two elected officials were endorsing his run for higher office. Now one is denying he endorsed O’Donnell and another is endorsing his opponent.

New York State

Policy

New York makes moves against restrictive voting laws

New York Democratic lawmakers say newly-passed voter reform laws are just the beginning.

New York City

Politics

No talk of reform at Board of Elections

Committee holds seven-minute meeting after widespread Election Day complaints.

New York City

Politics

NYC public advocate race the talk of Somos

Jumaane Williams, Michael Blake and Melissa Mark-Viverito are hot topics at the Puerto Rico conference.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

‘Blue wave’ and Amazon come to New York

Amazon is coming to Long Island City, but not before the Blue Wave. Rounding up the week’s political news.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Chris Collins’ office entryway campaign

The indicted congressman has been even harder to reach than usual, but many voters didn’t mind.

New York City

Politics

Five things to watch for on Election Day

The New York elections will decide who will have control of Congress and the state Senate, test the GOP’s appeal – and de Blasio’s.

New York City

Politics

How one mega-donor can affect the midterms

Billionaire Ronald Lauder is behind National Horizon ads targeting Democratic candidates online.

New York City

Politics

Who will win New York’s most competitive House contests?

Democrats could win back the lower house of Congress. Weigh in on the local races that could make the difference.

New York City

Opinion

To diversify community boards, enact term limits

The de Blasio charter revision commission's plan to enact term limits for community board members is a good idea for neighborhood democracy.