Housing and Homelessness
Meet the New Buildings Commissioner Replacing Eric Ulrich
David Brand |
New Acting Commissioner Kazimir Vilenchik is an engineer and veteran Buildings Department official with previous experience in the private sector.
nyc council races
Five Democrats Look to Flip Queens’ Last GOP Council Seat Blue
David Brand |
Council District 32 has had Republican representation since 2009. Five Democrats are running June 22 for a chance to turn the seat blue, while two Republican candidates hope to keep the district under GOP control.
Government
Get Your Public Advocate Special Election Voters’ Guide!
Jarrett Murphy |
Do your homework on the 16 candidates running in the February 26 election to be the No. 2 citywide official.
eric ulrich
Max & Murphy: Council Republican Takes a Shot in Non-Partisan Race for Public Advocate
Jarrett Murphy |
Eric Ulrich presents himself as Republican enough to challenge the power of the mayor as public advocate, but not so Republican that any voters should think he’s part of President Trump’s wing of the party.
council
Lone Queens Republican Faces Nasty Re-Election Battle
Adam Muro |
Dueling endorsements, accusations of bigotry and a debate over old rap lyrics have characterized the contest between incumbent Eric Ulrich and challenger Michael Scala in a district covering Howard Beach, Ozone Park and part of the Rockaways.
