Politics

Queens District Attorney candidate Tiffany Caban speaks with civil rights activist Tamika Mallory, following a press conference calling for an investigation into the false conviction of the Central Park Five.
This Week’s Headlines
Cabán’s likely upset and de Blasio’s big debate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand during the second Democratic presidential debate.
Campaigns & Elections
Gillibrand pushes hard to be heard on crowded debate stage
The senator highlighted her support for women’s rights in NBC’s Democratic presidential primary debate.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Tiffany Cabán speaks during a Queens District Attorney candidates forum at St. John's University.
New York City
Cabán likely to face pushback within Queens DA’s office
The public defender appears set to take over the Queens DA’s office, but new obstacles will emerge.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Tiffany Cabán at her petitioning kickoff.
Campaigns & Elections
Why the Queens machine didn't get out the vote
Aren’t political machines supposed to deliver votes?
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio solicited a lot of reactions online following the first Democratic presidential debate.
Campaigns & Elections
Twitter reacts to de Blasio in the first 2020 debate
Cheers and jeers for the mayor’s performance.
By ERICA SCALISE
Bill de Blasio, Tim Ryan and Julian Castro were among 10 to face off during the first presidential debate Wednesday!
New York City
De Blasio tries hard to stand out in the first presidential debate
Hizzoner tests an anti-corporate message on the national stage.
By JEFF COLTIN
Projected Queens District Attorney winner Tiffany Cabán speaks with news outlets the morning after the primary election.
Campaigns & Elections
How Cabán won the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney
Timing, charisma and a progressive grassroots network made the difference.
By JEFF COLTIN
Tiffany Cabán at her victory party in Queens.
Campaigns & Elections
Cabán leads Queens DA race, but Katz demands recount
The race remains too close to call.
By JEFF COLTIN
Mayor of Yonkers Mike Spano.
Campaigns & Elections
New York’s 2019 primary election results
George Borrello and Farah Louis pull out victories in Tuesday’s primaries.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Tiffany Cabán campaigning on the day of the Queens District Attorney primary.
Campaigns & Elections
The Queens district attorney 2019 Democratic primary election results
The progressive upstart Tiffany Cabán declared victory with a narrow lead over the establishment-backed Melinda Katz.
By CITY & STATE
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