Campaigns & Elections
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Sources: Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou is challenging state Sen. Brian Kavanagh
A primary against the relatively moderate incumbent Kavanagh could become one of the most high-profile races of 2022.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Amid tension in the Brooklyn Dems, James sides with Bichotte Hermelyn
Brooklyn is the center of the race for governor, and Tish is picking a lane.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Francisco Moya’s making moves in the NYC Council speaker race
A top tier has emerged in the contest, and phones are ringing off the hook.
New York City
Politics
Who’s on Eric Adams’ Transition Committee?
New York City’s Mayor-elect has identified more than 700 people who will serve on his mayoral transition committees, and that’s just a start.
Politics
Congeniality wins out at NYC Council Speaker race debate
Council Member Diana Ayala pushed aside political niceties in favor of compliments at a candidates forum Thursday, reminding all what it takes to do the job – earning trust.
New York City
Politics
Progressive groups say GOP members shouldn’t choose the NYC Council speaker
The new five member Republican caucus is expected to be influential in the vote – and possibly decisive. Ten organizations want to prevent that.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
NYC Council speaker candidates say enough forums
In a letter signed by almost all the contenders, speaker hopefuls said they would participate in only two more panels before votes are cast.
Policy
Policy
Is the New York Blood Center approval the end of City Council’s member deference?
Lawmakers overruled the member who represents the district where the blood center is located, bucking a tradition that has stymied multiple other major projects.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Questions loom about the plan to close Rikers, as new administration takes over
The City Council heard a final update from the de Blasio administration. But what do the new guys think?
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
When the past is prologue, what becomes of Vito Fossella’s future?
The Staten Island Republican starts anew 13 years after a scandal ended his promising congressional career.
Policy
Policy
What’s the deal with the New York Blood Center?
A proposal for a high rise research facility on the Upper East Side may see the City Council buck member deference.
Politics
Politics
The 2021 speaker race comes to Somos, with a 2023 focus
As candidates woo their colleagues, reelection in also on their minds
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee
The incoming eastern Queens City Council member is not a fan of defunding the police and congestion pricing.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
“I did it:” Eric Adams becomes New York City mayor at last
The city’s second Black mayor will inherit a host of problems de Blasio leaves behind.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York
Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Races to watch in New York’s 2021 general election
These are the few competitive seats up for grabs.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The 2021 New York City Council speaker contenders
What you need to know about all the likely candidates.
Politics
Politics