CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Uptown Stands Up to ICE & More: The Schedule for Friday August 18
City Limits |
News about the garment district, endorsements for Chin, and other upcoming campaign and policy events.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
Mayor Campaign Expenses, Scaramucci’s Candidate: Political Headlines for Thursday August 17
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
And the Times gives a take on the mayor’s relationship with the business sector.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Slave Burial Ground, M/BWE Contracting: Democracy’s Timetable for Thursday August 17
City Limits |
A schedule of policy and campaign-related events in the five boroughs.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
Challengers without a Debate Seat, Voters without a Poll Site: Headlines for Wednesday August 16
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Our daily round-up of campaign headlines from local and city-wide news organizations.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
The Campaign and Policy Schedule for Wednesday August 16
City Limits |
An education conference, free legal services in Brooklyn.
Bill de Blasio
Max & Murphy: Experts Talk Gender, Race and the Local Elections
City Limits |
Dr. Christina Greer and Alexis Grenell dig into the gender and race issues in local politics that don’t always make headlines.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
Mass Incarceration, Election Reforms: Campaign Headlines for Tuesday August 15
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Today’s roundup includes news from the races for Mayor, City Council, Brooklyn District Attorney and Brooklyn Civil Court Judge.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Where Are Your Electeds? The Schedule for Tuesday August 15
City Limits |
They’re targetting bad banks, meeting summer students, or maybe on vacation.
District Data: Dynastic District 42 Votes After Big Rezoning Next Door
Jarrett Murphy |
Inez Barron and her husband switched seats in the city and state legislatures ahead of the de Blasio administration’s push to engineer its first neighborhood-wide rezoning in East New York.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
Albanese Qualifies for Debates, Butler Releases Housing Plan: Campaign Headlines for Monday August 14
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Charter schools, displacement, and even the five-cent refund on bottle recycling became campaign issues this weekend.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Rallying for Stewart-Cousins & More: the Schedule for Monday August 14
City Limits |
And the mayor leaves for a Rhode Island vacation.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
Chin Defends Record, Challengers Attack De Blasio: Headlines for Friday August 11
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
With a month to the September 12 primary, the City Council and mayoral campaigns are ramping up.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Political Events in the Five Boroughs: Democracy’s Timetable for Friday August 11
City Limits |
De Blasio signs key legislation & other happenings to close a busy summer week.
Campaign 2017: The Policy Shop
Election 2017 Policy Brief: Closing Rikers
Jarrett Murphy |
There will be questions about this topic during the mayoral race. The bigger questions will be answered down the line.
2017 elections
Check Out Our Updated Guide to Who’s On the Ballot
City Limits |
The official list of candidates running in the September 12 primary is finally out, and we’ve revamped our listings for the Mayor and City Council races.
40th district
Housing Pressures Drive Bids to Oust Flatbush Councilmember
Elizabeth Michaelson Monaghan |
In neighborhoods like Flatbush/Midwood, Crown Heights/Prospect Heights, South Crown Heights/Lefferts Gardens, and East Flatbush—the community districts with which Council district 40 overlaps—about a third of households are severely rent burdened.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
Malliotakis’ Appeal, Warrants Dismissed and other Campaign Headlines for Thursday August 10
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Campaign and policy news for the five boroughs—and some facts from Gotham Gazette about the dismal state of the election process.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Broadway Junction, Construction Safety: Democracy’s Timetable for Thursday August 10
City Limits |
It’s a tad quieter today, but still the city that never sleeps.
Wrongful Convictions, Commercial Rent: Campaign Headlines for Wednesday August 9
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Wednesday’s news from City Hall, the Council races and the Brooklyn District Attorney race
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Democracy’s Timetable: a Five-Borough Schedule for Wednesday August 9
City Limits |
City Council considers a slate of tenant protection bills, Senator Gianaris calls for the end of bail and other political happenings.
Data Drop
District Data: An Unexpected Open Seat in Queens’ District 21
Jarrett Murphy |
One of 2017’s most interesting Council contests was triggered when a powerful incumbent decided to step down, setting the stage for a race featuring a pol who gave up office after a felony conviction.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
The Fate of Rosie Mendez’s Seat – and Other Campaign Headlines for Tuesday August 8
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Tuesday’s campaign headlines for the five boroughs.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Infrastructure Announcements, Tenant Harassment Bills: the City Schedule for Tuesday August 8
City Limits |
Your daily schedule for local elections and New York City policy events
Homepage Featured
Development is Top Issue in Race for Lower Manhattan Council Seat
Jarrett Murphy |
Eight years ago, Margaret Chin defeated a two-term incumbent to represent the borough’s southern tip. Now she faces three challengers as she seeks a third term.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
From the MTA to Malliotakis: Campaign and Policy Headlines for Monday August 7
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
De Blasio made his first City Council endorsement, Malliotakis faces no Republican challengers, and other news from the campaign trail and city politics.
Democracy’s Timetable for Monday August 7: Sal Starts a Lawsuit, the Millionaire’s Tax Announcement
City Limits |
Big announcements today from both the mayor and one of his big challengers on the Democratic ticket.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Moya v. Monserrate, de Blasio de Bates: Campaign Headlines for August 4
Jarrett Murphy |
Stories on the mayoral contest and races for the 14th, 18th, 21st and 43rd district Council seats.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Riders Tour Rolls, Mayor on Air: Democracy’s Timetable for August 4
City Limits |
Campaign and official schedules for the five boroughs.
Bronx
Bronx Youth Quiz Two Council Candidates on Cabrera’s Sermon, Other Issues in 14th District
Maquan Keith, Janiya Taylor and Jarrett Murphy |
Randy Abreu and Felix Perdomo are hoping to oust fellow Democrat Fernando Cabrera in the September 12 primary.
Election 2017
‘I am the Church. I am the State’: Diaz Sr. Faces Younger Voices in Bronx Primary
LaShea Gallop, Jonah Muhammad and Jarrett Murphy |
In the crowded race to represent Soundview and its environs in the City Council, the State Senator faces opponents who are lesser known and far more progressive.
