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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.
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What does the New York City Council do?
Passing laws, negotiating budgets, making land use decisions and more!
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Carlina Rivera, likely speaker candidate, endorses 13 women for City Council
Potential speakers are maneuvering to build support and Rivera is the first to endorse a slate.
Campaigns & Elections
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Southeast Queens hosts second ranked-choice special election
What you need to know about ranked-voting and the candidates running in New York City Council District 31.
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Taxi medallion crisis hits home for one candidate
A Q&A with New York City Council hopeful Felicia Singh on her family’s experience navigating bankruptcy.
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Mark Gjonaj will not run for reelection to New York City Council
The Bronx Democrat was facing a difficult reelection battle.
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Queens contest offers the first test of ranked-choice voting
Organizers have been engaging in robust education campaigns to make sure voters are ready.
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NYC Council candidates seek to cancel petitioning because of COVID-19
Nearly 100 candidates signed a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Personality
Personality
Kevin Riley, NYC’s newest City Council member
A Q&A with the Bronx lawmaker who’s replacing Andy King.
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New lawsuit could delay ranked-choice voting in NYC
An injunction could create uncertainty about what voting system people will use in June.
Personality
Personality
Rafael Salamanca makes his case for Bronx borough president
A Q&A with the New York City Council member on rezonings, affordable housing and his successor in the council.
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Mayoral candidates competing for second place
With Diaz and Johnson out, there are opportunities for other candidates.
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DSA can win. Can it win there?
Council candidates will try to spread the message to new areas
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Personality
A Q&A with Staten Island Council Member Joe Borelli
A Trump vote “is the only way they can say ‘screw you’”
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