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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.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race
Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.
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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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Where do the 2025 mayoral candidates stand on minimum wage?
The mayor doesn’t control minimum wage, but candidates do have strong opinions.
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The cops showed up at Mercedes Narcisse’s house. She blames her City Council opponents
The Brooklyn City Council member took to Instagram to condemn what she described as false 311 complaints. Her opponents said they had nothing to do with the early morning incident.
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The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council
Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again
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Editor’s note: AOC’s ranked endorsements boost hopes for NYC Democratic mayoral candidates
Although Zohran Mamdani and Adrienne Adams ranked Nos. 1 and 2, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie were just as “thrilled” to have her support.
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Iwen Chu files to run for office again
The southern Brooklyn Democrat lost reelection to the state Senate last year.
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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
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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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New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch
Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.
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Delgado calls for universal health care as he distances himself from Hochul
The lieutenant governor indicated he would be more willing to create ambitious and expensive social welfare programs than his boss has been.
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Rafael Salamanca Jr. is eyeing Bronx borough hall. He has to topple Vanessa Gibson to get there.
The term-limited City Council member is giving the incumbent beep a serious primary challenge.
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.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
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County Democratic Party chairs go in for Hochul
Most of the chairs leading county Democratic committees signed a letter endorsing Hochul in their personal capacities after Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced a primary challenge
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Progressives pull Ramos endorsements after she backs Andrew Cuomo
The NY Working Families Party, United Auto Workers Region 9A, and other organizations rescinded their endorsements of state Sen. Jessica Ramos.
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How much will AOC’s endorsement help Zohran Mamdani?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s seal of approval gave a real boost to Brad Lander and Maya Wiley in 2021, and her national profile has only grown since then.
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In first public advocate debate, Williams, Rajkumar promise a lot in a not very powerful office
The public advocate’s greatest weapon is their bully pulpit, and the Democratic candidates fought passionately for the seat on Thursday night.
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