Mr. Yang has brought political star power and a dose of optimism to the New York City mayor’s race. But his gaps in knowledge about how the city functions have led to the perception among critics that he is out…
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The Pandemic Almost Derailed This Comeback Story
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
After receiving a 30-year prison sentence, John Gargano won clemency, then rebuilt his career twice. Like New York City, he’s back on his game. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Has ‘50 Ideas’ and One Goal: To Make History as Mayor
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Ms. Wiley has unveiled an array of policies to fight inequality as she seeks to become the first woman elected mayor of New York. Can she break out of the pack? Source: New York Times
Paulina Porizkova on Instagram, Aaron Sorkin and Aging
By Gotham Rex on May 15, 2021
The veteran supermodel is contesting the will of her late husband, Ric Ocasek — and writing herself a splashy new chapter. Source: New York Times
Why Police Accountability Is Personal for This Manhattan D.A. Candidate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
Alvin Bragg has had encounters with the police both in the streets and in the courts. He wants to change the system from within. Source: New York Times
As Cuomo Fights for Survival, He Revives His Combative Image
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
The governor has begun to publicly undermine the state attorney general, Letitia James, who is overseeing investigations into Mr. Cuomo’s conduct. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams, N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidate, Has Something to Prove
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
Mr. Adams is a top fund-raiser in the New York City mayoral race, with key endorsements and strong polling, but he still faces questions about his preparedness for the job. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang's Campaign Is Guided by a Wealthy Lobbyist
By Gotham Rex on May 6, 2021
Andrew Yang’s relationship with Bradley Tusk, a tech investor, has raised concerns about conflicts of interest if he is elected. Source: New York Times
An Artist Who Built His Audience by the Side of the Road
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2021
Otis Houston Jr. first attracted attention along a Manhattan highway. Now a gallery is showing his work at a major art fair. Source: New York Times
Frigid Waters: A Fleeting Balm for a Mother’s Unspeakable Grief
By Gotham Rex on April 24, 2021
To shake up the tedium of quarantine, I started doing polar plunges with Stephanie Reece, who was driven by something else entirely. Source: New York Times
Brooklyn Man Finds New Life in Crime (Writing)
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
Jonathan Ames, known for his confessional essays and TV shows like “Bored to Death,” tries his hand at a detective novel with “A Man Named Doll.” Source: New York Times
Ray McGuire Wants to Show He’s Not Just the Wall Street Candidate
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
Mr. McGuire has landed endorsements from Representative Gregory W. Meeks and three hip-hop giants as his campaign for New York mayor enters a crucial phase. Source: New York Times
How George Hahn, Urban Raconteur, Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
He is devoted to his dogs, his tiny apartment and most of all these days, his city. Source: New York Times
Art of the Dealer: Paula Cooper Shores Up Her Legacy
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
She opened the first gallery in SoHo and was a part of Chelsea’s initial wave. Now, at 83, the dean of ‘tough art’ will bring in new partners and start a year-round branch in Palm Beach. Source: New York Times
Why Bill de Blasio Is Finally Having Fun as Mayor
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
Mr. de Blasio is stepping out of the shadow of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is facing various scandals, and emerging as a cheerleader for New York City’s recovery. Source: New York Times