Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Selvena Brooks-Powers on the being the first candidate elected in an instant runoff
An interview with the new member of the New York City Council from Queens.
Personality
Personality
Fernando Cabrera’s next move
An interview with the term-limited New York City Council member, who is running for Bronx borough president.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
5 things to know about the Council District 15 special election
Candidates are vying to replace Rep. Ritchie Torres in the Bronx.
New York City
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC’s first ranked-choice vote count
After nine rounds of hand-counting and elimination, Brooks-Powers emerged with over 51% of the vote
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
James Gennaro is back for Round 2
A Q&A with the new City Council member who is starting his 13th year in the chamber.
New York City
Politics
What does the New York City Council do?
Passing laws, negotiating budgets, making land use decisions and more!
New York City
Politics
Carlina Rivera, likely speaker candidate, endorses 13 women for City Council
Potential speakers are maneuvering to build support and Rivera is the first to endorse a slate.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Southeast Queens hosts second ranked-choice special election
What you need to know about ranked-voting and the candidates running in New York City Council District 31.
New York City
Personality
Taxi medallion crisis hits home for one candidate
A Q&A with New York City Council hopeful Felicia Singh on her family’s experience navigating bankruptcy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mark Gjonaj will not run for reelection to New York City Council
The Bronx Democrat was facing a difficult reelection battle.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Queens contest offers the first test of ranked-choice voting
Organizers have been engaging in robust education campaigns to make sure voters are ready.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
NYC Council candidates seek to cancel petitioning because of COVID-19
Nearly 100 candidates signed a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Personality
Personality
Kevin Riley, NYC’s newest City Council member
A Q&A with the Bronx lawmaker who’s replacing Andy King.
New York City
Politics
New lawsuit could delay ranked-choice voting in NYC
An injunction could create uncertainty about what voting system people will use in June.
Personality
Personality
Rafael Salamanca makes his case for Bronx borough president
A Q&A with the New York City Council member on rezonings, affordable housing and his successor in the council.
New York City
Politics
Mayoral candidates competing for second place
With Diaz and Johnson out, there are opportunities for other candidates.
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