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NYC BOE and campaigns prep for scorcher Election Day
Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees on Tuesday, leading the BOE and some campaigns to encourage voters to cast their ballots on the remaining, slightly cooler, days of early voting.
- By Annie McDonough and Holly Pretsky
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Mamdani on threatening messages: ‘It takes a toll’
The mayoral candidate choked up Wednesday as he described how he’s dealt with Islamophobia and accusations of antisemitism.
- By Annie McDonough
Courts
Politics
NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight
The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.
- By Annie McDonough
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Updated
Politics
Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race
Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.
- By Annie McDonough
Heard Around Town
Politics
Brad Lander’s moment
For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.
- By Annie McDonough and Sahalie Donaldson
News & Politics
Updated
Politics
Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE
The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.
- By Sahalie Donaldson and Annie McDonough
News & Politics
Politics
Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party
Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.
- By Annie McDonough
News & Politics
Politics
The newspapers don’t want New Yorkers to put Zohran Mamdani on their ballots
The New York Times and the New York Post editorial boards do not agree on much – but they’re both hoping the 33-year-old Assembly member does not become New York City’s next mayor.
- By Sahalie Donaldson and Annie McDonough
News & Politics
Politics
City Council narrowly bets on Bally’s home rule message, going against local member
The City Council’s approval comes after Mayor Eric Adams lowered the threshold to get it passed.
- By Annie McDonough
New York City Council
Politics
Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux
As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.
- By Annie McDonough and Sophie Krichevsky
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Tech companies are spending big on 2025 NYC races
The tech sector hasn’t always been successful in getting what it wants out of New York’s regulatory landscape, but Airbnb, DoorDash and Uber sure seem to have the resources to keep trying.
- By Annie McDonough
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New York City
Politics
DC 37 launches new PAC to boost mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams
The PAC is working with Red Horse Strategies, consultants who backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021.
- By Annie McDonough
New York City Council
Politics
New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch
Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.
- By Annie McDonough, Holly Pretsky and Sahalie Donaldson
News & Politics
Politics
Rafael Salamanca Jr. is eyeing Bronx borough hall. He has to topple Vanessa Gibson to get there.
The term-limited City Council member is giving the incumbent beep a serious primary challenge.
- By Annie McDonough
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Updated
Politics
Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.
- By Sahalie Donaldson, Annie McDonough and Holly Pretsky
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Progressives pull Ramos endorsements after she backs Andrew Cuomo
The NY Working Families Party, United Auto Workers Region 9A, and other organizations rescinded their endorsements of state Sen. Jessica Ramos.
- By Annie McDonough
Policy
Politics
In first public advocate debate, Williams, Rajkumar promise a lot in a not very powerful office
The public advocate’s greatest weapon is their bully pulpit, and the Democratic candidates fought passionately for the seat on Thursday night.
- By Annie McDonough
New York City
Politics
5 moments that defined the first NYC mayoral primary debate
Andrew Cuomo was the No. 1 target, but second place Zohran Mamdani also caught some criticism.
- By Annie McDonough
News & Politics
Politics
At their first debate, Mark Levine and Justin Brannan say they’ll stand up to the next mayor, whoever that is
Neither comptroller candidate has endorsed in the mayor’s race.
- By Annie McDonough
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The outside groups boosting New York City candidates
Tech companies, candidate cronies, and many, many folks who are nominally concerned about affordability.
- By Annie McDonough