Eric Adams

Personality

Understanding Eric Adams

The Brooklyn borough president discusses some of the biggest controversies during his political tenure and why he’s not actually as shocking as some may think.

Eric Adams

Politics

Eric Adams has been waiting for this

The Brooklyn borough president has spent his career serving the city – and making controversial moves along the way.

Eric Adams

Politics

How Eric Adams has shocked New York

The mayoral hopeful’s greatest hits, from packing heat to out-whiting mayoral rivals to sending gentrifiers back to Iowa.

Eric Adams

Politics

“Go back to Iowa” could fit Adams’ mayoral strategy

Progressive transplants have other candidates, so the Brooklyn borough president is looking elsewhere for votes.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

Son of a preacher man

Ruben Diaz Jr. has chipped away at some of the Bronx’s nagging stereotypes, and is hoping to replicate these successes citywide as he runs for mayor. And you can bet he’ll use his greatest asset: a natural, affable charm. Early on, he is lagging on fundraising and name recognition – but perhaps his biggest challenge is the behavior of his father, the Rev. Rubén Díaz Sr.

New York City

Politics

Celebrating the Brooklyn Power 100

A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in Brooklyn.

New York City

Politics

Eric Adams: Hakeem Jeffries is not my rival

The borough president called it an ‘idiotic belief’ that the two Brooklyn politicians can’t get along.

New York City

Politics

The major 2021 mayoral contenders

What you need to know about the likely candidates for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race.

New York City

Politics

NYC mayoral candidates pick up the fundraising pace

The top candidates in the 2021 New York City mayoral race are picking up the pace of their fundraising, with both City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. reporting more money in contributions this period than the last one.