2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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If you’re in line to run for reelection, stay in line!

As rumors swirled that Eric Adams was about to abandon his long-shot reelection campaign, the New York City mayor announced that he wasn't going anywhere – calling his rivals “spoiled brats.”

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NYC politicians are chattering like their life depends on it!

Adams says he was NOT offered a job and Cuomo says he is NOT coordinating with Trump and Sliwa says he is HIRING and Mamdani wants you to SAY IT TO HIS FACE.

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Eric Adams' big decision: Trump job or doomed reelection bid

After a busy day in Florida Tuesday, the mayor reportedly has an offer to consider.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025

Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.

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Bronx Democrats rally behind Zohran

“You can’t find a person in this crowd that has had unilateral ascent on anything, so we shouldn’t look for that. We should look for commonality,” Bronx Dems Chair Jamaal Bailey said.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Zohran Mamdani will make New York City work for workers

As unions that represent nearly 400,000 workers across the city, we’ve proudly united behind Mamdani’s agenda to build a city where workers can truly thrive.

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Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)

There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.

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Cuomo campaign distances itself from right-wing ‘memelord’

A professional meme creator claimed to be making them for Andrew Cuomo. The campaign quickly said ‘He’s not with us’

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How the WFP held their NYC mayoral primary slate together

Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper courted Adrienne Adams, sidelined Jessica Ramos, and pushed and pushed for a cross endorsement.

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No YOU want to decriminalize prostitution!

Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are both slamming Zohran Mamdani for past support for decriminalizing sex work. Cuomo signed a repeal of a prostitution loitering law in 2021.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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How real estate is grappling with the specter of Zohran

New York City developers and landlords are moving through the phases of grief about frozen rents.

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Eric Adams targets quality of life crackdown message to conservative audience

The New York City mayor is pitching a new law for involuntary removals, though it has no sponsors in Albany or bill language yet.

News & Politics

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Mamdani leads Cuomo by 19 points, while Stefanik is catching up to Hochul

The governor’s lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik in a hypothetical gubernatorial election next year has shrunk from 23 points to 14 points.

Housing

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‘Zohran’s Law,’ Cuomo’s very political housing proposal, would not apply to Zohran

The rule pitched by Cuomo’s campaign would means test incoming tenants in rent-stabilized units.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Andrew Cuomo’s primary endorsers have been pretty quiet

More than a month after his primary loss to Zohran Mamdani, the former governor has no general election backers.