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Holly Pretsky

City Editor

is the City Editor at City & State.

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High on democratic socialism

Inside Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani’s Brooklyn lovefest, oligarchs – not leftists – were the problem.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025

Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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If you’re in line to run for reelection, stay in line!

As rumors swirled that Eric Adams was about to abandon his long-shot reelection campaign, the New York City mayor announced that he wasn't going anywhere – calling his rivals “spoiled brats.”

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Indictment: For home renovations, a TV cameo, catering and cash, Ingrid Lewis-Martin traded her influence

The former chief adviser to Eric Adams and the “Lioness of City Hall” was charged with corruption again on Thursday.

Heard Around Town

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Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)

There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.

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No YOU want to decriminalize prostitution!

Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are both slamming Zohran Mamdani for past support for decriminalizing sex work. Cuomo signed a repeal of a prostitution loitering law in 2021.

New York City

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How NYC governs for the dogs

Elected officials are dealing with hundreds of thousands of barking, pooping, drama-prone constituents.

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NYCPBA hasn’t endorsed in the mayoral race yet. They're soon negotiating a contract with City Hall

Mayor Eric Adams touted the endorsements of 13 uniformed unions – including many law enforcement unions – on Thursday.

New York City

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Suit: Thomas Donlon’s first NYPD conflict? Cops’ aggro social media use

The former interim commissioner alleges his attempts to root out corruption were blocked or ignored by City Hall – starting with a conversation about how police were tweeting.

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New York Immigration Coalition Action backs Mamdani for mayor

Murad Awawdeh, the head of the affiliated immigrant rights advocacy group said: “We’re ready for a new city and a new future.”

Campaigns & Elections

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4 takeaways from New York City’s ranked choice voting results

Andrew who? Also if you’re in the lead on election night, STAY IN THE LEAD!

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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New York’s Democratic leadership offers tentative support for Zohran Mamdani

The establishment scrambled to regroup as they processed a decisive victory for a 33-year-old leftist.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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5 things to watch on election night in NYC

Tuesday will be so hot – and the election results will be so slow.

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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.