Opinion
Opinion
After Stringer, is there any progressive with a chance of being NYC mayor?
The two remaining options are Maya Wiley and Dianne Morales, but each may have limited appeal.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
West Bronx Council Race: Will Higher Turnout Drown Out a Famous Name?
What’s in a name? The 11th District City Council primary is likely to find out.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
It’s crowded in the race for the City Council District 7 seat
A diverse set of candidates want to lead the Upper Manhattan district struggling to provide affordable housing.
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
Policy
New York is inching toward its MWBE goals
The pandemic hit MWBEs particularly hard, making New York City and state contracting even more important.
MTA
Politics
The end of the un-scientific subway shutdown
Growing scientific research suggested disinfecting trains had little effect on spread of the coronavirus. Cuomo did it for a year anyway.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Tackling the MTA’s accessibility problems
The largest public transit system in the nation believes Quemuel Arroyo can bring about much-needed improvements, but some advocates fear it will be business as usual.
New York City
Politics
Stringer accused of sexual assault and COVID-19 restrictions lifted
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mayoral candidates are rather quiet on the budget they want to inherit
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
New York City
Politics
Looking at how well education combats Holocaust misinformation
A bill before state lawmakers would authorize a state study to examine how well students are learning about genocide.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Maya Wiley’s long crusade
The veteran civil rights activist and attorney has always centered racial equity, but hasn’t always produced tangible results.
New York City
Politics
Rudy Giuliani’s questionable business entanglements
From representing dubious foreign clients to making suspicious donations.
New York City
Politics
How some Cuomo critics are handling the Stringer allegations
Nearly two dozen state lawmakers have endorsed the accused mayoral hopeful and called on the governor to resign.
New York City
Politics
Accusation of sexual harassment against Stringer throws mayoral left lane into disarray
Jean Kim, a lobbyist and former volunteer on Stringer’s unsuccessful 2001 campaign for New York City public advocate, alleged that he subjected her to sexual harassment and abuse.
Eric Adams
Personality
Understanding Eric Adams
The Brooklyn borough president discusses some of the biggest controversies during his political tenure and why he’s not actually as shocking as some may think.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Will New York comptroller candidates use the job to run mayor?
Career politician David Weprin wants to know.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality