The stay by an appellate judge puts on hold a lower-court ruling that New York’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts were unconstitutional. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Democratic Party”
Will Kathy Hochul Earn Black Voters’ Support?
By Gotham Rex on March 28, 2022
Black political leaders support the governor, but there are signs of a lack of fervor and lingering support for Andrew Cuomo among Black voters. Source: New York Times
No New Taxes, but Plenty to Fight Over in New York’s Looming Budget
By Gotham Rex on March 20, 2022
Potential changes to the state’s bail laws, and revisiting mayoral control of schools in New York City, among other issues, await state leaders. Source: New York Times
Socialists’ Response to War in Ukraine Has Put Some Democrats on Edge
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
The Democratic Socialists of America’s view that U.S. “imperialist expansionism” through NATO fueled Russia’s invasion has created challenges for politicians aligned with the group. Source: New York Times
Democrats Win Early Victory in Court Fight Over District Maps
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2022
A judge’s stance was good news for Democrats, who drew the maps that Republicans say are gerrymandered, but the case will proceed. Source: New York Times
How Redistricting Made Park Slope and Staten Island Into an Unlikely Pair
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2022
New congressional maps that merge conservative Staten Island with liberal Park Slope will aid Democratic efforts to win a Republican-held House seat in New York. Source: New York Times
How Adrienne Adams, NYC Council Speaker, Is Navigating Tackling Crime
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2022
Adrienne Adams, the new City Council speaker, is playing a leading role as New York officials confront a spike in violence that has gained national attention. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, highlighted her work on matters related to former President Donald J. Trump as she accepted a nomination for re-election. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Proposes a $98 Billion Budget with Flat Police Funding
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2022
The mayor’s first budget proposal called for across-the-board cuts to most city agencies, as well as a reduction in the city’s work force. Source: New York Times
How Kathy Hochul Went From Unexpected Governor to Clear Front-Runner
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2022
New York’s first female governor, who quickly and quietly assembled a campaign juggernaut, will get the Democratic Party’s backing in her re-election campaign on Thursday. Source: New York Times
How New York’s Redistricting Hurt the G.O.P. and Vax Daddy
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
Democrats could potentially expand the veto-proof majorities they already have in both the Assembly and Senate, further solidifying New York’s leftward shift. Source: New York Times
Working Families Party Endorses Jumaane Williams for Governor
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2022
Mr. Williams, New York City’s left-leaning public advocate, is waging a primary challenge against Gov. Kathy Hochul, a moderate from Buffalo. Source: New York Times
New York Drops Indoor Mask Mandate, Easing Covid Rules
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2022
After a scare in November, New Jersey’s governor and other Democratic leaders held back-channel talks over lifting mandates and helping voters impatient with restrictions reclaim a sense of normalcy. Source: New York Times
The Politics of Redistricting in New York
By Gotham Rex on February 3, 2022
Maps of congressional districts approved by the Democratic-controlled Legislature in Albany could flip as many as three House seats now held by Republicans. Source: New York Times
How N.Y. Democrats Are Leading a ‘Master Class’ in Gerrymandering
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2022
The maps approved by Democrats in the New York State Legislature could lead their party to seize as many as three House seats from Republicans. Source: New York Times