Economy
Campaign 2013, Seen from Brownsville
Jarrett Murphy |
We wanted to hear a little of what people in one somewhat forgotten piece of Brooklyn thought about the candidates, the campaign and the city.
Bronx
For Bronx-Based Mayoral Candidate, It Ain't Easy Being Green
Brianna McGurran |
Tony Gronowicz ran for mayor on the Green Party line knowing he would lose, but hoping to gather enough votes to force the major parties to pay attention.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Tweeting You the Story of Election Day 2013
Jarrett Murphy |
City Limits will report on the final act of the citywide campaign, with a focus on Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Boroughs
Senior Advocates Target Voters Despite Mayoral Polls
Graham Corrigan |
Surveys suggest there’s little competition in the race for City Hall, but AARP believes the election is still a chance to educate Bronx voters about issues affecting older people.
Boroughs
2013 Mayoral Race Continues Lonely Era for Bronx Republicans
Jake Naughton |
Despite an 11-1 registration disadvantage, no local election wins since 2002 and a mayoral candidate trailing by double digits, some Bronx GOPers still have hope.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Election Watchdogs Eyeing the Fine Print
Rachael Levy |
The Board of Elections says it had no choice but to print the city’s ballot in six-point font. But government reform groups anticipate the move will lead to problems at the polls.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Legal Immigrants to Vote Tuesday in ‘Mock Election’
Rachel Bryson-Brockmann |
The event is designed to raise awareness that almost 1 million legal residents in New York City are ineligible to vote because they are not citizens.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Prison Reformers Hope De Blasio Keeps Promises
Julia Alsop |
His campaign platform embraces some of the policies they want for ex-offenders. But advocates were unable to meet face-to-face with the Democrat or his Republican opponent, Joe Lhota.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Next Mayor Must Embrace Philanthropy
Marilyn Gelber |
Neither Joe Lhota nor Bill de Blasio will write the kind of personal checks that Mayor Bloomberg did. But that doesn’t mean they can afford to ignore this important sector.
Bronx
Bronx Disabled Voters Mixed on Polling Machines
Kayle Hope |
Some say elections workers aren’t familiar enough with the devices to help the disabled mark their ballots. But others are pleased to have finally had a chance to vote privately.
