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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.
Policy
Politics
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.
Heard Around Town
Politics
These debate questions made it hard for NYC mayoral candidates to BS
Comparing mayoral candidates debate responses on rent, who they voted for in 2021, Mahmoud Khalil and more.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Some endorsers aren’t ranking their preferred NYC candidates. Is that too confusing for voters?
In this new ranked-choice reality, we’re seeing “tiers” and “slates” and “co-endorsements.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Calling balls and strikes on charges of antisemitism
The Jewish community needs candidates who treat our safety seriously.
New York City
Politics
5 moments that defined the first NYC mayoral primary debate
Andrew Cuomo was the No. 1 target, but second place Zohran Mamdani also caught some criticism.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
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Delgado charts a leftwing guv campaign in first event since launch
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sought to distance himself from his boss at his not-launch rally in Brooklyn
Heard Around Town
Politics
Anthony Weiner has gripes about his opponents’ campaign office rent
The former rep’s campaign sent a letter to the Campaign Finance Board alleging two opponents got an unreported discount.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Airbnb starts spending to support vocal critic Jumaane Williams
Why? Because he is “deeply committed to preserving the affordability of our city.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The leading contenders for Manhattan BP discuss their solutions for the borough
An excerpt from the Broadway Association’s online forum in May
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Electeds race to endorse Hochul following Delgado campaign launch
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s announcement that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul next year has resulted in a flood of endorsements for the incumbent.
News & Politics
Politics
At their first debate, Mark Levine and Justin Brannan say they’ll stand up to the next mayor, whoever that is
Neither comptroller candidate has endorsed in the mayor’s race.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Brooklyn Young Democrats back Brooklyn’s own Brad Lander in NYC mayor’s race
The renegade group ranked a full slate of five candidates – none of whom overlap with the county Democratic leader’s pick.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
How much did Zohran Mamdani’s call to action help Adrienne Adams’ fundraising?
We found hundreds of Mamdani donors who gave to Adams just before a crucial deadline.
News & Politics
Politics
And the WFP ranking is… maybe happening, maybe not?
The lefty Working Families Party is surveying members on whether to express preference in the mayor’s race after endorsing four candidates.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The outside groups boosting New York City candidates
Tech companies, candidate cronies, and many, many folks who are nominally concerned about affordability.
News & Politics
Politics
New Yorkers want their mayor to be a good manager. What does that mean?
No big deal, just the biggest police force, school system and city population in the country.
News & Politics
Politics
The upstate mayoral primary races you should know about
New York City isn’t the only city with a competitive Democratic mayoral primary.
New York City Council
Politics
Democratic socialist Alexa Avilés is tested in a redrawn NYC Council district
Moderate Democrat Ling Ye has a case to make to the South Brooklyn district’s moderate voters.
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Politics