Opinion
Opinion
A team of rivals should run New York City
The next mayor should follow Abraham Lincoln’s lead and bring competitors into their administration.
New York City
Politics
Richards, Crowley close in ‘insane’ race for Queens BP
Many expected incumbent Donovan Richards to cruise to victory, but a former adversary had other plans.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
City Council poised to make strides in gender diversity
At least 22 women are likely to win the Democratic primaries and are heavily favored to win in the general election.
Eric Adams
Politics
Waiting years to be mayor, Eric Adams will have to wait a little longer
The Brooklyn borough president lead in first-place votes, but not enough to declare victory.
New York City
Politics
A big night for Brad Lander
Everyone thought Corey Johnson had the comptroller race in the bag. Everyone was wrong.
New York City
Politics
2021 New York City mayoral primary election results
Will front-runner Eric Adams win on election night, or will it take weeks to determine the next mayor?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 Manhattan district attorney primary election results
Tracking the returns in a high-profile race without ranked-choice voting.
New York City
Politics
2021 New York City comptroller primary election results
Going into the comptroller race, everyone thought Corey Johnson had it in the bag, but by the end of the night, Council Member Brad Lander was in the lead.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 New York City borough presidents primary election results
Tracking the initial results in each borough.
New York City
Politics
2021 New York City Council primary election results
Carlina Rivera, Rafael Salamanca Jr. and Farah Louis sailed to reelection. More competitive races are still too close to call.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five things to watch in NYC’s primaries
Keep an eye on the mayoral margin, the DSA slate, a self-funding candidate for Manhattan DA and Trump’s pick on Staten Island.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Co-campaigning controversially comes to New York
Kathryn Garcia and Andrew Yang are utilizing an established ranked-choice campaign strategy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Political insiders mostly expect Adams will be NYC’s next mayor
But City & State readers are more likely to prefer Garcia or Wiley.
New York City
Politics
10 candidates line up for New York City Council District 19
The primary race in Queens will give the GOP a chance to reclaim the seat last held by the party in 2009.
New York City
Politics
State legislators running for New York City office in 2021
Who doesn’t want more money and a shorter commute?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In a pride month election, LGBTQ council candidates hope to grow the caucus
The New York City Council’s LGBTQ membership could be increased and diversified.
New York City
Politics
New York hits vaccination benchmark and the final NYC mayoral debate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Bill Perkins, despite barely running, may win again
The longtime Council member from Harlem surprised observers by running for reelection.
New York City Council
Politics
Crowded field of candidates seeks to replace Daniel Dromm on City Council
Nine leading contenders have lined up to fill the seat representing District 25 in Queens.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics