Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Seven candidates compete for Grodenchik’s seat in the pseudo-burbs of Eastern Queens

Following accusations of sexual harassment, Council Member Grodenchik decided not to run in 2021.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries

Voters in the Bronx’s 15th Council District won’t be able to say they didn’t have options this year.

New York City

Politics

Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13

Monique Johnson, Irene Estrada, Marjorie Velazquez, John Perez and Marilyn Soto are in the running for the soon-to-be open seat held by Councilmember Mark Gjonaj, who announced in February that he won’t be seeking reelection.

New York City

Politics

Competitive Central Brooklyn Council Race Splits City's Left

Nine Democratic candidates are running to replace Councilmember Laurie Cumbo.

New York City

Politics

Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election

Big differences in money raised for the campaign separate the candidates in the 8th district, which includes neighborhoods in Manhattan and the South Bronx.

New York City

Politics

First-time candidates and government veterans face off for New York’s UES

High-profile endorsements and impressive fundraising numbers are split in this close race for the City Council District 5.

New York City

Politics

Robert Cornegy’s endorsements that weren’t

The City Council member claimed three endorsements for Brooklyn borough president that he hadn’t received.

Personality

Personality

Fernando Cabrera’s next move

An interview with the term-limited New York City Council member, who is running for Bronx borough president.

New York City

Politics

Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC’s first ranked-choice vote count

After nine rounds of hand-counting and elimination, Brooks-Powers emerged with over 51% of the vote

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

James Gennaro is back for Round 2

A Q&A with the new City Council member who is starting his 13th year in the chamber.