Michael Blake
New York State
Michael Blake’s Airbnb bill a potential conflict of interest
The Assemblyman worked as a political consultant for a firm that was paid by Airbnb.
New York City
Could MMV’s congressional run hand Rubén Díaz Sr. the seat?
The oversaturated pool of progressives could benefit the conservative cowboy-hatted councilman.
New York City Council
New York’s elected officials who are also members of the clergy
New York’s tradition of elected officials who are also members of the clergy
New York City
For 15 minutes, Michael Blake had a glowing Wikipedia page
A few days before the New York City public advocate election, Assemblyman Michael Blake’s Wikipedia page was briefly updated with positive spin about him, in violation of the online encyclopedia’s rules. Who was behind it?
Campaigns & Elections
The free-for-all to replace Rep. Jose Serrano
New Yorkers are bound to see an intense race for New York’s 15th Congressional District, now that Rep. José E. Serrano has announced his retirement, here are all of the people gunning for his seat, and those who are still on the fence about entering the race.
Jumaane Williams
Crowded field already forming for Williams’ council seat
Five candidates, including a Williams staffer, want to succeed the public advocate candidate.
New York City
Jumaane Williams wins public advocate race, Eric Ulrich finishes second
Tracking the outcome of New York City's Feb. 26 public advocate special election to replace Letitia James.
Michael Blake
The endorsements for NYC public advocate candidates
Who has endorsed whom in the New York City public advocate special election? With candidates running on their own lines, recommendations may play a larger role.
New York City
Who’s trending in the NYC public advocate’s race?
A look at which New York City public advocate candidate got the biggest post-debate bump this week.
New York City
Fact-checking the second NYC public advocate debate
Evaluating the debate claims of the leading candidates in the New York City public advocate's race.
Jumaane Williams
Public advocate candidates blitz de Blasio and Amazon, draw distinctions
Takeaways from the second official New York City public advocate debate ahead of the Feb. 26 special election.
New York City
Poll: Who will be NYC’s next public advocate?
New York City voters will vote in the special election for public advocate next week. Who do you think is most likely to win? And should there be a public advocate at all?
Jumaane Williams
Fast facts about NYC's public advocate candidates
Notable facts about New York City's public advocate candidates.
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New York City
Who DOESN'T want to be mayor?
The candidates for New York City Public Advocate are trying to convince us they're not running for mayor.
Jumaane Williams
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate
Fact-checking the NYC public advocate debate, including assertions by Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Nomiki Konst and others.
Melissa Mark-Viverito
Amazon is the new Trump in first official public advocate debate
Amazon was the new Trump in the first official New York City public advocate debate.
New York City
What to watch for in the public advocate debate
The New York City public advocate special election race has narrowed as candidates try to separate themselves in the first debate.
Michael Blake
Danny O’Donnell falsely claims public advocate endorsements
New York City public advocate candidate Assemblyman Danny O’Donnell incorrectly claimed at least two elected officials were endorsing his run for higher office. Now one is denying he endorsed O’Donnell and another is endorsing his opponent.
New York City
Who has the most cash already to run for public advocate?
A look at the campaign finances on hand for the New York City Public Advocate race.
Melissa Mark-Viverito
