Because of the downpour, candidates for New York City mayor pressed their cases to voters at churches and bars, instead of in parks and on street corners. Source: New York Times
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Think Your Weekend Plans Were Ruined? Try Being a Mayoral Candidate.
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2021
Because of the downpour, candidates for New York City mayor pressed their cases to voters at churches and bars, instead of in parks and on street corners. Source: New York Times
Candidates Escalate Attacks as Mayoral Race Enters Final Month
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
With less than a month before the June 22 primary, Democratic candidates are trying to steal momentum from the perceived front-runners, Eric Adams and Andrew Yang. Source: New York Times
Adams Gets Boost With Latino Voters: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
Adriano Espaillat, who had backed Scott Stringer, switched to supporting Eric Adams, while Andrew Yang had a rocky week on the campaign trail. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Don't Want Another Virtual Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
Democratic candidates are pushing back on plans to have another online debate, saying New Yorkers “deserve and need to see the candidates debate in person.” Source: New York Times
The Mayoral Candidates Take Our Questions
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2021
The Democratic hopefuls offered insight about how they would lead the city. Source: New York Times
Candidates Clash Over Future of New York in First Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
The eight Democrats competing to win the June 22 primary presented divergent views on how to lead the city in a sometimes acerbic debate. Source: New York Times
Five Takeaways From the First Debate in the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Andrew Yang behaved, and was attacked, like a front-runner. Maya Wiley came out swinging. And all eight candidates tried to stand out in an awkward virtual debate format. Source: New York Times
Spotlight Is on the Mayoral Candidates
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
It’s a chance for struggling candidates to break out. Public safety and police power are almost certain to arise as contentious topics. Source: New York Times
Crime and Controversy: Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The two-hour debate is unfolding in a moment of economic uncertainty for New York City, and against a backdrop of a spike in gun violence. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The two-hour debate is unfolding in a moment of economic uncertainty for New York City, and against a backdrop of a spike in gun violence. Source: New York Times
It’s a Home in Brooklyn. What Could It Cost? $100,000?
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
Shaun Donovan and Raymond J. McGuire, candidates for mayor of New York, were way, way off when asked to estimate the median home price in the borough. Source: New York Times
Shootings and Subway Attacks Put Crime at Center of N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
Rising concerns over crime have led candidates to issue strong appeals for public safety, less than a year after the city was under pressure to defund the police. Source: New York Times
Sexual Harassment Allegations Roil N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: 5 Takeaways
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2021
Scott Stringer, the city comptroller, has faced criticism for his aggressive defense against accusations from a former campaign worker. Source: New York Times
As New York City Reopens, Its Recovery Will Hinge on the Next Mayor
By Gotham Rex on May 1, 2021
The Democratic candidates are making radically different bets about the mood and priorities of New Yorkers as the city moves toward reopening after the pandemic. Source: New York Times