Elections

Your Cheat Sheet on Big Money in Local Politics

April 18, 2025, 5:00 a.m.April 17, 2025, 8:57 p.m.

In this week's election newsletter, we look at independent expenditure groups, the Staten Island special election for City Council and more ...

How to New York

Who’s Spending Big Money in NYC’s Local Elections? Here’s How to Find Out

April 17, 2025, 3:45 p.m.April 22, 2025, 2:39 p.m.

Local super PACs called independent expenditure groups, or IEs, are trying to influence New York’s races. To learn more, take a close look at the next campaign flyer you get.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo answers questions during the National Action Network mayoral forum, April 3, 2025.

Campaign 2025

Cuomo Mayoral Campaign Denied Millions in Matching Funds

April 15, 2025, 12:25 p.m.April 16, 2025, 8:07 a.m.

The former governor's spokesperson said they did not submit enough information to get the taxpayer money because of a “technical software error.”

Ranked Choices

The Mayor’s Make-Your-Own Party Name: ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’

April 11, 2025, 5:00 a.m.April 14, 2025, 2:32 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at political party names of yore, talk to the City Council Speaker and more ...

Campaign 2025

Newly ‘Independent’ Mayor Eric Adams Rails Against Democrats in Forum Debut

April 3, 2025, 6:03 p.m.April 3, 2025, 6:04 p.m.

Rev. Al Sharpton hosted mayoral hopefuls just after Adams abandoned his Democratic primary bid.

Ranked Choices

What the Eric Adams Party Switch-Up Means for the Mayor’s Race

April 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m.April 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at the potential upside of an independent run, maneuvers by the Working Families Party and more.

Voters cast their ballots in Chinatown, Nov. 5, 2024.

Elections

Who Votes the Most in New York? West Siders, Older People and College Grads

March 27, 2025, 3:45 p.m.April 1, 2025, 1:48 p.m.

In a city with historically very bad turnout, there are certain communities that reliably appear at the polls.

Mayor Eric Adams holds his weekly off-topic press conference at City Hall.

Ranked Choices

Eyeing Mayor Adams’ Independent Option as He Lags in the Money Race

March 21, 2025, 5:00 a.m.March 20, 2025, 9:07 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at how Adams could run independently, mail-in ballots, candidate forums and more.

An absentee ballot box sat near the entrance to an early voting site in The Shed at Hudson Yards.

Immigrants

NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote is Unconstitutional, State’s Highest Court Rules

March 20, 2025, 1:54 p.m.March 20, 2025, 4:29 p.m.

The 6-1 decision comes as New York faces growing pressure to roll back immigrants’ rights, including noncitizen driver's licenses.

Campaign 2025

Union Kingmakers Stay on Sidelines in Tumultuous Mayor’s Race

March 19, 2025, 5:00 a.m.March 18, 2025, 5:06 p.m.

Private and public-sector labor groups have no clear consensus on who their pick is to lead City Hall. But two things are clear: incumbent Eric Adams is a nonstarter and Cuomo isn’t a safe bet.

Elections

Your Cheat Sheet on Big Money in Local Politics

Who’s Spending Big Money in NYC’s Local Elections? Here’s How to Find Out

Cuomo Mayoral Campaign Denied Millions in Matching Funds

The Mayor’s Make-Your-Own Party Name: ‘Safe Streets, Affordable City’

Newly ‘Independent’ Mayor Eric Adams Rails Against Democrats in Forum Debut

What the Eric Adams Party Switch-Up Means for the Mayor’s Race

Who Votes the Most in New York? West Siders, Older People and College Grads

Eyeing Mayor Adams’ Independent Option as He Lags in the Money Race

NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote is Unconstitutional, State’s Highest Court Rules

Union Kingmakers Stay on Sidelines in Tumultuous Mayor’s Race

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