Katie Honan, Author at THE CITY

Campaign 2025

NYC Mayoral Candidates Battle Each Other — and Trump — in Chaotic 9-Way Debate

June 4, 2025, 10:36 p.m.June 4, 2025, 10:36 p.m.

Affordability and crime also took center stage in the first of two Democratic primary debates.

Ranked Choices

How Will Asian Voters Turn Out in NYC’s Election?

June 4, 2025, 4:59 a.m.June 3, 2025, 8:28 p.m.

In this week's election newsletter, we discuss how candidates are racing to the finish line, how to submit questions for the debates and more.

The Zellnor Myrie campaign dropped off a poster at a Jackson Heights Nepali restaurant.

Campaign 2025

Asian Neighborhoods Sat Out the Presidential Election — and Democratic Candidates for Mayor Are Paying Attention

June 3, 2025, 5:00 a.m.June 3, 2025, 8:36 a.m.

An analysis of election results shows Kamala Harris most dramatically underperformed Joe Biden’s 2020 results in northeast Queens. Campaigns hope to ensure voters show up for them this time.

Ranked Choices

The Money Race, and Finding Your Sample Ballot

May 28, 2025, 4:59 a.m.May 27, 2025, 8:35 p.m.

In this week's election newsletter, we look at fundraising totals, a forum on AAPI issues and more.

The 7 train es a parking lot on Citi Field’s southern end.

Development

Citi Field Casino Push Wins Permission to Build in Stadium’s Backyard

May 27, 2025, 6:15 p.m.May 27, 2025, 9:49 p.m.

The parking lot surrounding the Flushing stadium is technically parkland controlled by the state. On Wednesday, Albany lawmakers voted to allow development on it.

Ranked Choices

Your Borough’s Mini-Mayors on the Ballot

May 23, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 23, 2025, 11:28 a.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we break down the borough president races, and what Kathryn Garcia's been up to.

Young people train at Fort Hamilton High School to become city lifeguards.

Pools and Beaches

Beach Season in NYC is Just Beginning. For New Lifeguards, It Began Months Ago.

May 22, 2025, 3:45 p.m.May 22, 2025, 4:31 p.m.

The Parks Department now has training centers in high schools across the city, and is hoping to change the culture of the beach watchers.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo waves to a crowd while attending the National Action Network’s mayoral forum in Midtown.

Campaign 2025

Dark Money Group With Cuomo Ties Sends Election Mail Blitz

May 16, 2025, 2:17 p.m.May 16, 2025, 4:18 p.m.

“Restore Sanity” doesn’t disclose its funders as it urges voters to “beat back special interests.” But records show it’s linked to Tusk Strategies, whose CEO is advising Andrew Cuomo’s campaign for mayor.

Ranked Choices

Your Guide to All Those Political Texts: Polls, Surveys and More

May 16, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 15, 2025, 9:43 p.m.

In this week's election newsletter, our Meet Your Mayor quiz, countdown to early voting and more.

Conflicts of Interest

De Blasio Reaches $330K Settlement With Conflicts Board Over Use of NYPD During 2020 Presidential Run

May 14, 2025, 12:29 p.m.May 15, 2025, 3:57 p.m.

The ex-mayor is on the hook to make quarterly payments to the City of New York for the next four years after taking an NYPD detail on the campaign trail.

Katie Honan

NYC Mayoral Candidates Battle Each Other — and Trump — in Chaotic 9-Way Debate

How Will Asian Voters Turn Out in NYC’s Election?

Asian Neighborhoods Sat Out the Presidential Election — and Democratic Candidates for Mayor Are Paying Attention

The Money Race, and Finding Your Sample Ballot

Citi Field Casino Push Wins Permission to Build in Stadium’s Backyard

Your Borough’s Mini-Mayors on the Ballot

Beach Season in NYC is Just Beginning. For New Lifeguards, It Began Months Ago.

Dark Money Group With Cuomo Ties Sends Election Mail Blitz

Your Guide to All Those Political Texts: Polls, Surveys and More

De Blasio Reaches $330K Settlement With Conflicts Board Over Use of NYPD During 2020 Presidential Run

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