Government
It’s Primary Day: Here’s Your Voters’ Toolkit
Jarrett Murphy |
As always, of course, now it’s up to the voters. Here are the basics.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Op-Endorsement: In Congress, Ydanis Rodriguez Will Take On Poverty
Jose Reyes |
‘We need fighters in Congress who understand our struggles, shine light on them, and fix them.’
Government
Queens Borough Presidency Candidates’ Positions on Development
Sadef Ali Kully |
While the borough presidency is not as powerful as it once was when the BPs had votes on the seven-member board of estimate that effectively ran the city, it still does have an important advisory role on land-use policy.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Op-Endorsement: Michael Blake has Delivered for the Bronx
Danny Barber |
‘I believe in Michael Blake for Congress because he believes in The Bronx.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Op-Endorsement: Tapper’s Life Lessons Make Her the Choice for the 15th District
Lawrence Kenchen |
‘I think after years of little change it would be wise to pick someone who could be the vaccine of hope and change the neighborhood so desperately needs.’
2020 15th Congressional District Primary
Op-Endorsement: Samelys Lopez is the best candidate for LGBTQ Bronxites
Richie Merino |
‘Lopez understands that racism and homophobia doesn’t just stem from individual prejudices, but from something more foundational: the inherently oppressive nature of capitalism as designed by its White male founders.’
2020 15th Congressional District Primary
Op-Endorsement: Melissa Mark-Viverito Can Still Win This Race
Elizabeth Pacheco, Clarissa Alayeto and Julio Medina |
‘We do not need to be told which candidates are viable by people who do not live here, and do not understand the priorities of the people in the district.’
2020 15th Congressional District Primary
Op-Endorsement: Ritchie Torres for Congress
Elvin Garcia |
‘There are 12 candidates running for this seat, but every indicator says that the race has narrowed and either Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. or Torres will win.’
2020 election
In Run for Congress, Díaz Sr.’s Strategy is to Give Out Food and Skip Debates
Daniel Parra |
His campaign relies on Twitter and Facebook posts, pictures and videos capturing him doing old-school politics, like giving away food, toys and—since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York—masks.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Want Young People to Vote? Let Them Organize Themselves
Maya Vesneske and Olivia Brady |
‘In our conversations with Gen Z New Yorkers about what keeps them from the polls, they cite three main factors: socioeconomic barriers, a sense of personal or community disenfranchisement, and a lack of civic education.’
