Proposals from candidates for mayor and district attorney would bring new levies on Wall Street, residential parking permits, solar panels on NYCHA roofs, and more.
The economy would have been a major topic in this campaign year even if COVID-19 never happened. Now, amid massive unemployment, a fiscal emergency, and potential long-term changes in commuting and retail, it’s pivotal.
This June’s Democratic primary is only the third time since 1969 that Bronx voters get an open competition for borough leader.
Candidates must answer calls for fundamental reforms amid higher violence and a strapped city budget.
It’s snowing outside, but it’s been raining policy in New York’s 2021 campaigns. Here’s the first installment of a series breaking down some of the big ideas.
The veteran official also plots a cautious path on fossil-fuel divestment and says he’s opposed to reducing NYPD headcount.
State Sen. Brian Benjamin also answered questions about his outside work for an investment firm.
What should voters look for when would-be mayors start talking about carbon footprints and coastal resiliency?
While two candidates reported having more than a million on hand to fuel a five-month push to the Democratic primary, two others released policy plans for conviction review and re-entry planning.
The Brooklyn state senator is looking to trade a senior perch in the Democratic conference in Albany for the city’s No. 3 post.
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