2021 elections
‘The Lights in the Stadium Are Going to Come On’ in NYC’s Mayoral Race
Jarrett Murphy |
A veteran political operator says the 2021 race is about to get very real for New Yorkers—in person and, most crucially, on television.
2021 election
Growing Number of NYC Mayoral Candidates Pledge Support for Maintaining Term Limits
Ese Olumhense |
Ray McGuire and Kathryn Garcia joined Shaun Donovan, Andrew Yang, and Maya Wiley recently in supporting limited terms for those elected to local office.
2021 election
Ethics Charges Fly As Mayoral Race Intensifies
Jarrett Murphy |
Andrew Yang and Eric Adams both asked the Campaign Finance Board to investigate the other, as Scott Stringer alluded to ethical questions that have dogged several candidates.
Council Countdown
One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice
Jarrett Murphy |
The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to the seat, he faces two rivals on Primary Day.
Election 2021
Borough President Candidates Offer Visions for a Healthier Bronx
Jarrett Murphy |
Fernando Cabrera, Vanessa Gibson, Nathalia Fernandez and Luis Sepulveda talked about disparities, community clinics, fresh produce, the health impacts of violence and more.
2021 elections
First NYC Mayoral Debate: How Did the Candidates Do?
Ese Olumhense and Jarrett Murphy |
Eight Democratic candidates faced off Thursday in the first mayoral debate of the 2021 election, where crime and safety was a central focus of the discussion.
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What it’s Like to Run for Mayor of NYC: Two Veteran Pols Dish
Jarrett Murphy |
Bill Thompson and Christine Quinn talk about what 2021 candidates are likely doing and feeling as the campaign enters a critical stretch. And Spectrum political chief Bob Hardt talks about preparations for the first official Democratic debate.
2021 election
14th City Council Race Has Attracted Big Bucks and Dueling Endorsements
Daniel Parra |
Six candidates are vying to replace the term-limited Fernando Cabrera in a Bronx district that faces unique housing challenges.
Council Countdown
Underdog Hopes Third Time’s the Charm in Bronx Primary Against Council Land-Use Chair
Jarrett Murphy |
Helen Hines is running for a third time against Rafael Salamanca, who enjoys hefty advantages.
2021 elections
How Ranked Choice Voting is Changing the Endorsement Game in NYC Elections
Stuart Miller |
Observers say voters are more likely to rank their own votes and better understand the new system if they get encouragement from the system’s power players, like politicians, news outlets, labor unions and advocacy organizations—in the form of endorsements.
