New York City

Politics

Bill Perkins, despite barely running, may win again

The longtime Council member from Harlem surprised observers by running for reelection.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The endorsements for NYC mayoral candidates

New York City Democrats will have to make a choice in the June 2021 primary for mayor – but some prominent New Yorkers and organizations have already made their pick.

New York City

Politics

Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority

10 candidates seek to fill Karen Koslowitz’s City Council seat in District 29 while opposing the construction of Kew Gardens jail.

New York City

Politics

Who has gotten ticker tape parades up Broadway

The U.S. women’s soccer team will receive a ticker tape parade down Manhattan’s Broadway on Wednesday, the 207th such parade in New York City history. Past honorees have included pianists, hunters, aviators, astronauts and a few controversial figures.

Opinion

Opinion

Solving New York’s mental health crisis

The next administration needs a three-pronged approach: housing, health care and community.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Who’s running in the 2021 borough president primaries?

There’s fierce competition to serve in the roles often considered political steppingstones.

New York City

Politics

Crowded Field Competes to Represent Brooklyn Waterfront in City Council

With eight candidates running, Democrats in the 33rd District will choose from a larger-than-usual slate of potential Council members.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens

Less than three months after winning New York City’s first true test of ranked-choice voting, Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers is back on the ballot, this time to defend her seat against two former foes in Queens’ District 31.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Future of Immigrant Communities the Focus of Brooklyn City Council Race

There is a competitive Democratic primary unfolding to replace him in Brooklyn’s 38th District.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens

A crowded Democratic primary race is unfolding in Queens to select the successor for term-limited City Council Member Daniel Dromm.

Health Care

Policy

After de Blasio, will NYC’s mental health thrive?

The outgoing mayor’s signature initiative was much-criticized, and the pandemic has exacerbated psychiatric problems.