Boroughs
De Blasio Message Gets Mixed Reception in Mott Haven
Kate Pastor |
In the Democrat’s “two cities” narrative, the South Bronx neighborhood ranks among the have-nots. But many voters say they’re still deciding whom to support in November.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Clock Ticking for Voter Registration in NYC
Jarrett Murphy |
There are certainly downsides to being a registered voter. On the upside, there’s the whole self-determination thing. Plus, the sticker.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
De Blasio Stumped by Crime Wave. Wait, There's a Crime Wave?
Jarrett Murphy |
A tabloid is taking the Democratic nominee to task for failing to offer a solution to an increase in shootings. But a stroll through the archives suggests recent crime spikes have come and gone.
Citywide
The Next 'Education Mayor?' De Blasio Vs. Lhota on Schools
Helen Zelon |
Sizing up what each man has in mind for New York’s 1 million public-school students—and, through our totally unscientific street-corner poll, what New York voters think of the candidates’ plans.
Boroughs
Candidates Get Mott Haven's Votes, But Not Its Confidence
Kate Pastor |
Around Camaguey restaurant on Primary Day, even people who went to the polls had little faith that the officials they voted for would make good on their campaign promises.
Government
Last-Minute Choices on Primary Day in Brownsville
Jarrett Murphy |
The latest installment in our Five Borough Ballot series visits a polling center in the Van Dyke Houses as residents—at least, some of them—cast their votes.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Why's Everybody Hating on the Runoff?
Jarrett Murphy |
Before peer pressure chases Bill Thompson from the race, a look at the logic and history behind runoffs.
Government
Brooklyn Voters Reject Hynes, Lopez
Jarrett Murphy |
On a night when most incumbents were returned to office, the long-serving district attorney was defeated and a former power-broker lost a bid at resurrection.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Problems with the Voter List?
Jarrett Murphy |
At one polling site, a lot of regular voters were forced to file affidavit ballots. Including yours truly.
Boroughs
A Prayer for Peace at Campaign Stop in the Dead of Night
Jarrett Murphy |
Bill Thompson stopped in Brownsville at 2 a.m. and diagnosed the violence that’s a top concern for local residents.
