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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
Politics
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
Politics
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.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: NYT Editorial Board, who exactly is ‘disappointed’ by this mayoral field?
New Yorkers seem remarkably engaged in this race.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
5 things to watch on election night in NYC
Tuesday will be so hot – and the election results will be so slow.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Out and about with NYC’s mayoral hopefuls on the first day of early voting
Some euphoric, some stressed.
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.
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.
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New York City Council
Politics
Airbnb to up its spending in NY races to $10 million
The short-term rental giant is literally doubling down on seeking political influence in New York, despite being spurned by the city in 2023.
Heard Around Town
Politics
More Labor Strong 2025 endorsements in NYC Council races
The five-union coalition has now picked a candidate in 27 races.
New York City Council
Politics
Inside the quiet race for New York City's second-most powerful position
The New York City Council speakership goes to whomever can convince around 125 political power brokers, all with opposing interests, that they'll have an ally in City Hall.
Heard Around Town
Updated
Politics
A couple of Cuomo endorsers in the City Council lose budget negotiation roles
Selvena Brooks-Powers and Lynn Schulman were removed from the budget negotiating team after they endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Oops! Kristy Marmorato’s name misspelled on Bronx GOP petitions
The Republican council member had to scramble and collect corrected petitions on her own.
Politics
WFP on Andrew Cuomo in general elex: ‘Likelihood he earns the Party’s support is close to none.’
Campaign energy is shifting to the general election after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams said he’s running as an independent. The WFP could become a major player in November if they choose not to back the Democratic nominee.
Immigration
Politics
Eric ‘this issue will destroy New York City’ Adams touts population growth boosted by international migration
The mayor celebrated the city’s economic and population recovery after the pandemic contraction.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Farías, Salamanca and more
Speaker Adrienne Adams’ chosen successor also got support from the short-term rental company’s political committee.
Policy
Policy
Andrew Cuomo wants to do ‘precision policing’ too
The Bill Bratton approach emphasizes problem areas and problem people over blanket enforcement.
