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Who might run for mayor in 2025 (besides Eric Adams)?
A number of politicians – ranging from progressives to centrists – are seriously considering the possibility of running for mayor.
Policy
Politics
No NYC mayor has resigned in decades. But here’s what would happen if they did.
Most recent mayoral administrations have been investigated for corruption, but the New York City line of succession hasn’t come into play.
Politics
Politics
Claire Cousin wants to be part of the NY Legislature’s progressive bloc
The lefty challenger to Assembly Member Didi Barrett got the Working Families Party’s early backing – and she’s demanding to be taken seriously.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York state ballot proposals election results
Two key funding questions are put to voters statewide.
News & Politics
Politics
Cornell student arraigned for allegedly posting threatening, antisemitic messages
Patrick Dai, a junior, waived his right to a detention hearing, meaning he will be held in jail until his preliminary hearing.
Politics
Politics
What we know about the hate speech situation at Cornell
Antisemitic threats on an open greek life forum have gotten national attention.
News & Politics
Politics
The UAW strike has spread to New York
Workers at a parts distribution center in Rockland County have walked off the job, and assembly plants near Rochester and Buffalo could soon join the strike.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mark Levine talks COVID vaccines, affordable housing and tearing down FDR Drive
The Manhattan borough president wants to help New Yorkers get vaccinated – and then undo the sins of Robert Moses.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Community organizing takes the lead: An interview with Theodore Moore
City & State catches up with the new executive director of the Alliance for a Greater New York, best known as ALIGN.
News & Politics
Politics
Will any of these progressives run against Eric Adams in 2025?
State Sen. Jessica Ramos, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and city Comptroller Brad Lander are being floated as potential primary challengers to Adams.
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Personality
Personality