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Could heat-related power outages in NYC impact poll sites?
The BOE said they have back-up plans, but we could potentially see some delayed vote counts.
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5 things to watch on election night in NYC
Tuesday will be so hot – and the election results will be so slow.
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Politics
Pro-Cuomo PAC responsible for nearly half of all outside spending across all NYC primary elections this year
Fix the City has spent more than $16 million (and counting) in just one race, amounting to just under half of all outside spending on mayoral, City Council and borough president primary races across the city.
News & Politics
Politics
NYC BOE and campaigns prep for scorcher Election Day
Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees on Tuesday, leading the BOE and some campaigns to encourage voters to cast their ballots on the remaining, slightly cooler, days of early voting.
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Comparing 2021 and 2025 NYC mayoral primary timelines
The last Marist poll, the AOC endorsement, The New York Times input or lack thereof…
Policy
Policy
Zohran Mamdani’s 3 bills
The democratic socialist Assembly member has championed ambitious reforms, with limited success in getting them enacted into law.
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Mamdani on threatening messages: ‘It takes a toll’
The mayoral candidate choked up Wednesday as he described how he’s dealt with Islamophobia and accusations of antisemitism.
New York City
Personality
The most surprising endorsements of the 2025 New York City mayoral race
We were just as shocked as you.
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Politics
Brad Lander’s moment
For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.
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Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE
The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.
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Politics
Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party
Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.
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Out and about with NYC’s mayoral hopefuls on the first day of early voting
Some euphoric, some stressed.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Eric Adams I know
I’m Eric Adams’ former “mayor class principal.” In a candid podcast interview, I grilled the independent candidate on his administration’s appointments, his battles with the media, his chances in November and whether he has any regrets from his first term.
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Politics
A narrowed field of candidates clashes in final NYC mayoral primary debate
There was a lot of focus on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s record – good, bad and ugly. Here are three major takeaways.
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Politics
All eyes on Cuomo, Mamdani in final mayoral primary debate
Fewer candidates, heightened focus as absentee ballots hit mailboxes and voters start heading to the polls this weekend.
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Politics
Where do the 2025 mayoral candidates stand on minimum wage?
The mayor doesn’t control minimum wage, but candidates do have strong opinions.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Tech companies are spending big on 2025 NYC races
The tech sector hasn’t always been successful in getting what it wants out of New York’s regulatory landscape, but Airbnb, DoorDash and Uber sure seem to have the resources to keep trying.
New York City
Politics
DC 37 launches new PAC to boost mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams
The PAC is working with Red Horse Strategies, consultants who backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021.
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