New York City
Politics
21 in ’21 kicks into high gear
The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Seven key upstate New York congressional races to watch
Democrats hope to inch closer to defeating Trump-linked candidates.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Long early voting lines plague voters across New York
While boards of elections could have been more prepared, a confluence of problems caused hours long wait times.
New York City
Politics
COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease and the WFP enters high gear
Rounding up the week’s political news
Personality
Personality
Zach Iscol wants to be a cross between Bloomberg and de Blasio
He didn’t vote for mayor, but now he wants your vote.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What not to wear while voting
Candidate merchandise is a no-go, but other political apparel is allowed.
New York State
Politics
Previewing the 2020 state Senate elections
Will Democrats maintain and grow their majority?
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Five things to know about Ray McGuire
The longtime investment banker is running for NYC mayor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Menchaca confirms mayoral campaign
The New York City Council Member wants to ride the progressive wave to Gracie Mansion.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Manhattan DA candidates differ on gang conspiracy cases
Famous for taking down crime lords, conspiracy charges are now more often levied against young Black men.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The truth about these 2020 campaign ads
NY Candidates in both parties have been the subject of misleading attacks.
New York City
Politics
Will the Manhattan DA race get its own Tiffany Cabán?
Progressive candidates are competing to be the leftest of them all.
New York State
Politics
Which super PACs are spending on state Senate races?
Companies, unions and charter school advocates are hoping to influence key races across the state.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How far will media stardom take Maya Wiley?
The mayoral candidate is known to progressives who watch MSNBC or spend time on Twitter, but no one else yet.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bronx council candidate posts a partly plagiarised platform
Latchmi Gopal even borrowed from one of her opponents.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Two familiar names battle for state Senate seat
The open seat in the Capital Region is up for grabs.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn absentee ballot mixup could lead to voter disenfranchisement
Those who mail the wrong ballot materials risk falling through the cracks.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Can the New York City Board of Elections be reformed?
The absentee ballot mixup in Brooklyn has renewed perennial calls to overhaul the BOE.
New York State
Politics