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Democrats duke it out in person and top court nominee met with opposition
Rounding up the week’s political news
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History may be kind to de Blasio – but the mayoral candidates haven’t been
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
New York City
Politics
Mayor and pariah, de Blasio becomes an issue in the mayoral race
NYC mayoral candidates are quick to criticize their fellow Democrat – or any candidate too close to him.
New York City
Opinion
Barkan: Kathryn Garcia is as moderate as Yang and Adams
Progressives may be turning towards because she is competent, but her ideology doesn’t always align with theirs.
New York City
Politics
In Brooklyn, Incumbent Council Member Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term
New York City Council Member Farah Louis is among the 18 members of the 51-seat Council eligible for and seeking reelection this year, but she is not able to cruise to a full term representing Brooklyn’s 45th District.
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John Liu: The unlikely endorser
It didn’t look like he would support Andrew Yang for mayor, until he did.
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Watch the May 25 NYC comptroller forum here
The 92nd Street Y, City & State New York and PIX11 partnered to bring the candidates together for a discussion that will inform New Yorkers as they decide this important contest.
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A crowded field of candidates aims to represent the North Shore
And plenty of them have a solid shot at potentially winning.
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Crowded Field in Bronx Race to Fill Ruben Díaz Sr’s Council Seat
Eight candidates are vying to replace City Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr., who has represented the Bronx in the Council and state legislature for nearly two decades.
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Hakeem Jeffries on Maya Wiley and Eric Adams
The Central Brooklyn Democrat made a surprising endorsement in the New York City mayoral, may add ranked choices.
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City Council District 37 race readies for a rematch
Darma Diaz won the Brooklyn seat last year unopposed, and now her then-opponents who were kicked off the ballot are looking for a round two.
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“Donald Trump will certainly chime in” if this happens
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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What if the next mayor finished second?
Although it’s unlikely, a candidate can ‘come from behind’ to win in ranked-choice voting.
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What are the qualifications for NYC comptroller?
An understanding of government accounting, leadership skills and a vision for the future, according to experts.
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Could crime tip the scales of the mayoral race?
Voters have responded positively to Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, who both oppose defunding the police.
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It’s Insider Vs. Outsiders in Republican Council Primary on Staten Island
A tradition of handing down power within this 50th Council district office is under assault in the most contested Republican primary in this cycle.
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