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2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
5 takeaways from the 2025 NYC election turnout
Millions (plural!) showed up, Black voters swung toward Mamdani, NIMBY’s represented and more.
New York City
Politics
Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
The Bronx will return to having no Republican representatives next year, following the defeat of incumbent Kristy Marmorato.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Christine Quinn in ‘fight mode’ over SNAP benefits delay
An interview with the former City Council Speaker, now CEO and president of the nonprofit Win.
Heard Around Town
Politics
David Paterson, Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams: ‘WE are Democrats’
Three scandal-scarred New York executives visit the Bronx, declare civil war within the Democratic Party.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Amid Islamophobic attacks, Zohran Mamdani brings together Muslim residents in the Bronx
After opponent Andrew Cuomo signaled that Mamdani would celebrate another Sept. 11 terrorist attack, Mamdani slammed the remarks and embraced his faith in an emotional speech on Friday.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Get back in, nerds. We’re watching another NYC mayoral debate.
On Wednesday, just days before early voting begins, the three candidates will make their final pitch to voters.
Personality
Personality
Eli Northrup doesn’t feel like a political outsider anymore
An interview with the public defender who is once again running to represent District 69
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Eric Adams has landmarked fewer buildings than his predecessors. During a push for new development, will the next mayor change course?
As the city continues its pro-housing track, advocates say the way the city approaches historic preservation may change.
New York City
Politics
Back from Albania, a bitter Eric Adams meets the press
The mayor lashed out at a Daily News reporter for a story about his romantic past.
Personality
Personality
The rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams: a timeline
Tracking the mayor’s four years in City Hall, from his ambitious achievements to his federal indictment to ending his reelection campaign.
New York City Council
Politics
City Council members slam ballot proposals at rally they say wasn’t electioneering
The New York City Council has been vocal about opposition since the ballots were put forward, but Tuesday’s rally was the most explicit members have been.
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Labor
Policy
Elected officials and activists launch new coalition to raise minimum wage
Zohran Mamdani has called for a $30 minimum wage, and the “Living Wage for All Coalition” wants to make that a reality.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Patrick Gaspard, informal but crucial Mamdani adviser, believes the ‘entire machinery’ of NYC politics was ‘exposed in this campaign’
The former aide to Barack Obama is always watching New York politics, and in Mamdani he sees unique potential.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
In a high-stakes mayoral race, Curtis Sliwa’s philosophy: ‘I treat the public like a moshpit’
The Republican nominee and Guardian Angel’s founder discussed his determination to stay in the race and his “law and order” campaign in an interview with City & State.
