RCV makes strange bedfellows

And more coverage of key 2021 races.

• By Jeff Coltin and Sydney Kashiwagi
• May 5, 2021

Rage against the Queens Machine

A coalition forms against the establishment in Flushing. Will others follow?

• By Sydney Kashiwagi
• May 5, 2021

Philanthropic response to anti-Asian hate spurs creation of new foundation

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 5, 2021

After Stringer, is there any progressive with a chance of being NYC mayor?

The two remaining options are Maya Wiley and Dianne Morales, but each may have limited appeal.

• By Ross Barkan
• May 5, 2021

West Bronx Council Race: Will Higher Turnout Drown Out a Famous Name?

What’s in a name? The 11th District City Council primary is likely to find out.

• By Jarrett Murphy/City Limits
• May 4, 2021

Sheldon Silver is getting out of prison

A six-year legal saga once again works in favor of the felonious former Assembly speaker.

• By Zach Williams
• May 4, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 4, 2021

Dust to dust

A bill would legalize “natural organic reduction” of human bodies.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 4, 2021

It’s crowded in the race for the City Council District 7 seat

A diverse set of candidates want to lead the Upper Manhattan district struggling to provide affordable housing.

• By Jasmine Sheena
• May 4, 2021

Seven candidates compete for Grodenchik’s seat in the pseudo-burbs of Eastern Queens

Following accusations of sexual harassment, Council Member Grodenchik decided not to run in 2021.

• By David Brand/Queens Daily Eagle
• May 3, 2021

In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries

Voters in the Bronx’s 15th Council District won’t be able to say they didn’t have options this year.

• By Jarrett Murphy/City Limits
• May 3, 2021

New York is inching toward its MWBE goals

The pandemic hit MWBEs particularly hard, making New York City and state contracting even more important.

• By Annie McDonough
• May 3, 2021

The end of the un-scientific subway shutdown

Growing scientific research suggested disinfecting trains had little effect on spread of the coronavirus. Cuomo did it for a year anyway.

• By Zach Williams
• May 3, 2021

How NYC mayoral candidates say they will help nonprofits

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 3, 2021

Tackling the MTA’s accessibility problems

The largest public transit system in the nation believes Quemuel Arroyo can bring about much-needed improvements, but some advocates fear it will be business as usual.

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 3, 2021

The 2021 MWBE Power 50

The executives and officials boosting government contracting with women and people of color in New York.

• By City & State
• May 3, 2021

Most PPP loans for NYC nonprofits concentrated in Manhattan

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 2, 2021

Stringer accused of sexual assault and COVID-19 restrictions lifted

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• April 30, 2021

Mayoral candidates are rather quiet on the budget they want to inherit

And more coverage of key 2021 races.

• By Jeff Coltin and Sydney Kashiwagi
• April 30, 2021

What does the NYC Campaign Finance Board do?

Audits, public matching funds and more!

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• April 30, 2021