Campaign 2017 Newswire
Citizens Union Disses Bill as Bernie Commutes With Him: Campaign Headlines for Oct. 31
Jarrett Murphy |
Meanwhile, Jona Rechnitz keeps testifying.
Meanwhile, Jona Rechnitz keeps testifying.
Plus, the state of the race for Council speaker.
The public advocate discussed her approach to the job and her plans for a likely second term.
The minister said the city’s budget was extremely vulnerable to an economic downturn, blamed big government for racial disparities and says he’d still vote for Donald Trump.
The former Council speaker and 2005 mayoral candidate talks about what it’s like in the closing moments of a long campaign, reveals that “The Wedding Crashers” was a source of strength as the ’05 race ground on, and belts out his signature song: La Borinqueña.
Over the past decade, Long Island City has experienced drastic transformation, sprouting up residential towers that rival Manhattan. But who is driving that process? And do they have the public interest at heart?
What do the mayor and his chief Democratic challenger hope to do in their first debate? What will voters get out of it?
An interview with a star of New York political journalism, Azi Paybarah, before his departure for a fellowship.
In the crowded race to represent Soundview and its environs in the City Council, the State Senator faces opponents who are lesser known and far more progressive.
Mollie Fullington, who recently handled press GOP mayoral hopeful Paul Massey, and Rebecca Katz, a long-time aide to Bill de Blasio, joins Ben and Jarrett to discuss the poll numbers, the media’s role and what (besides a win) the candidates are hoping to get out of the race.