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Holden files formal complaints on NYC Council’s ‘overtly political’ ballot proposal messaging
The City Council speaker’s office cited guidance from the Conflicts of Interest Board in defending mailers and other communications that criticize ballot proposals 2 through 6.
Heard Around Town
NYC mayor avoids disavowing Trump support due to silliness season
Eric Adams and Donald Trump are both at odds with the DOJ.
Politics
Inside the ‘permission structure’ of Kathy Hochul’s decision on whether to remove Eric Adams from office
Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Greg Meeks and the Rev. Al Sharpton are at the forefront of political power players Hochul would consult before removing the mayor.
Adams probes
Who will be New York City’s next mayor? It just got a lot more complicated.
It’s still unclear whether Adams’ indictment will torpedo his political future, but it may shake up what had been a solidifying field of challengers.
Politics
5 NY Republicans are fighting like hell to get reelected. Trump barely mentioned them
The former president visited Long Island on Wednesday for a rally.
New York City
Eric Adams walks in faith: What that means for NYC and his reelection bid
The mayor has brought religious leaders into political power and will rely on faith communities to back him in 2025.
New York City
Kevin Parker has filed to run for New York City comptroller instead
The Brooklyn state senator appears to have shifted his sights from Brooklyn borough president to comptroller.
DNC
‘Not the Eric show’: Eric Adams on his low-profile DNC trip
In 2021, Adams referred to himself as the “Biden of Brooklyn” and the “face of the new Democratic Party.” Three years later, his role in the national party is less defined.
Politics
Spy Kids: 2016 Jenifer Rajkumar campaign staffers say they were asked to infiltrate rival operations
Rajkumar, now a candidate for citywide office, lost the crowded lower Manhattan Assembly race to Yuh-Line Niou before moving to Queens.
DNC
No DNC for NYC? New York Dems rally for Harris in Harlem anyway
NYC’s top Democrats rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket, delivering a (mostly) unified message that (mostly) succeeded in drowning out pro-Palestine protesters outside the event.
Politics
How The New York Times Editorial Board’s silence could impact the 2025 mayoral race
No one knows who would have clinched the endorsement, but Brad Lander, the liberal, wonkish comptroller, could have benefited from the Times’ boost.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Project 2025’ would be a disaster for Brooklyn
The far-right campaign platform would roll back decades of progress on issues from health care to education to labor rights, making most New Yorkers worse off.
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Politics
Adams administration shares list of Mastro supporters
More than two dozen people, including five attorneys who previously held the position of corporation counsel, are voicing their support ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious City Council approval process.
Politics
On Day One of Brad Lander's campaign, Eric Adams hits him on race
The white, brownstone Brooklyn-based comptroller faces an uphill battle with outer borough voters of color. The city’s second Black mayor knows it.
Politics
Who could run for comptroller in 2025?
A competitive mayoral primary could open up a race for comptroller next year.
Politics
Salamanca has early fundraising lead against Gibson for Bronx borough president
The powerful City Council member already has nearly half a million dollars in a campaign account to challenge incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
Politics
Hundreds ask state Board of Elections to clarify that ERA ballot proposal would protect abortion
Current draft language that would go before voters does not explicitly reference abortion or LGBTQ+ rights, to the chagrin of advocates.
Politics
John Avlon is the latest cable news commentator to run for office in NY
Many familiar faces from MSNBC and CNN have launched campaigns, but name recognition isn’t everything.
2024 New York congressional battleground
2024 New York congressional races to watch
Seven seats that could determine the House majority.
Opinion