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Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
The Bronx will return to having no Republican representatives next year, following the defeat of incumbent Kristy Marmorato.
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‘Knives in my back:’ Alicia Vaichunas feels betrayed by Bob Holden
The Republican City Council candidate lost by a surprising margin to her former colleague, Democrat Phil Wong.
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2025 New York City Council general election results for races to watch
There are a few key races that will help determine the shape of the council next year.
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New York City’s young Democrats want to put the party back in party
Zohran Mamdani has energized young voters, and the city’s young Democrats are celebrating.
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Live blog: New York Election Day 2025
Updates from three mayoral candidates, juggernaut voter turnout, one divided city.
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Zohran Mamdani, jubilant, takes New York
More than 2 million New Yorkers voted in this year’s mayoral election, the most since the 1960s.
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Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a three-way race.
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Deborah Glick backs district leader to succeed her in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is supporting Jeannine Kiely, a district leader who co-founded Friends of the Elizabeth Street Garden.
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Hochul hits the campaign trail
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled from Buffalo to NYC to stump for Democrats and ballot proposals ahead of tomorrow’s election.
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Out and about the Saturday before Election Day, Mamdani and Cuomo court Black voters
From Harlem to Rochdale Village to Brownsville, church to hair salon, the candidates made their appeals.
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Brooklyn Dems urge unity (feat. Zohran Mamdani)
At the annual gala, the Democratic nominee for mayor was the star guest.
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Former DSA leader Diana Moreno hopes to replace Zohran Mamdani in the Assembly
She is one of three DSA members currently planning to run for the seat.
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Cuomo asked Paladino for her endorsement – but she won’t give it
The former governor rang up the Republican council member as he aims to court potential Sliwa voters.
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The unlikely coalition Andrew Cuomo is trying to build
There’s no doubt he’s the underdog. But if this unusual combination of voters shows up for him, he’s got a chance.
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David Paterson, Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams: ‘WE are Democrats’
Three scandal-scarred New York executives visit the Bronx, declare civil war within the Democratic Party.
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Why hasn’t Zohran Mamdani taken a position on the ballot proposals?
The City Council stands to lose power if the proposals pass, but Mamdani’s hesitation shows they currently have quite a bit of influence.
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Sources: Brad Lander is making plans to challenge Goldman
City Council Member Alexa Avilés is also planning to challenge Goldman, but redistricting could scramble everyone’s plans.
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Amid Islamophobic attacks, Zohran Mamdani brings together Muslim residents in the Bronx
After opponent Andrew Cuomo signaled that Mamdani would celebrate another Sept. 11 terrorist attack, Mamdani slammed the remarks and embraced his faith in an emotional speech on Friday.
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