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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.
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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.
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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.
New York City
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State lawmakers wrap up and Adams’ residence called into question
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Campaign text burnout is real
Texts from political campaigns are a growing form of voter outreach and New York City voters already jaded.
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Ray McGuire walks a fine line on Wall Street background
The former Citigroup executive doesn’t want to be too closely associated with his industry.
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Ranked-choice voting education ramps into high gear
Advocates are confident their outreach efforts are working, while skeptics are preparing for the worst.
Eric Adams
Politics
‘MTV Cribs’: Eric Adams edition
The New York City mayoral candidate took journalists to his Brooklyn apartment to try and prove his residency.
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Why are Democratic parties staying out of the mayoral race?
These typical early endorsers may not be able to decide on one candidate this year.
New York City
Politics
Scott Stringer has always been progressive
Three constants in the New York City comptroller’s career have been his liberal politics, ambition and work ethic.
New York City
Politics
Carlina Rivera to Face Sole Challenger for Lower Manhattan Seat
Councilmember Carlina Rivera will defend her lower Manhattan seat against just one challenger in the June primary.
New York City
Politics
Mayoral candidates spar over creating new jails at in-person forum
A few days before early voting starts, five mayoral candidates jockeyed for position on Monday night.
New York City
Politics
Dianne Morales refuses her staff union’s demands
The Working Families Party appeared to pull its support for Morales in response to her campaign’s labor unrest.
New York City
Politics
Democrats duke it out in person and top court nominee met with opposition
Rounding up the week’s political news
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History may be kind to de Blasio – but the mayoral candidates haven’t been
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
New York City
Politics