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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Who’s Winning the New York Mayor’s Race? Even Pollsters Are Confused.
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2021
The city’s new system of ranked-choice voting, along with a crowded field of Democrats, has complicated efforts to do comprehensive voter surveys. Source: New York Times
The End of Online Classes
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2021
Masks will still be required, and schools will follow social-distancing guidelines, but vaccinations are not yet mandatory. Source: New York Times
The Post-Embarrassment Media Campaign of Andrew Yang
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
He once called himself the opposite of Trump. But he is another test of the theory that in politics, there’s no such thing as bad publicity. Source: New York Times
New York City Mayor’s Race Intensifies
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
The temperature on the campaign trail is rising as the primary race enters its final month. 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
How Andrew Yang Won Over Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
A slew of influential Jewish leaders endorsed Mr. Yang, motivated by one overriding issue: “Yeshivas, yeshivas, yeshivas.” Source: New York Times
Husband of Mayor Lovely Warren Is Arrested in Rochester, N.Y.
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
Timothy Granison’s arrest was the latest crisis for the re-election campaign of Mayor Lovely Warren of Rochester, N.Y., who suggested the investigation was part of a conspiracy against her. 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
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
How Eric Adams, Mayoral Candidate, Mixed Money and Political Ambition
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2021
Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, has called money the “enemy of politics.” But his fund-raising has repeatedly pushed the boundaries of campaign-finance and ethics laws. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Lands Major Endorsement From Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2021
Mr. Jeffries, New York’s top House Democrat, said he intended to engage in significant efforts on Ms. Wiley’s behalf, including making campaign appearances with her. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Keep Focus on Crime After a Feisty Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Back on the campaign trail, the leading Democrats traded barbs over their competing visions for public safety. Source: New York Times
Rash of MTA Subway Attacks Raise Worries With Service Set to Return
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Hours after mayoral candidates clashed over how to address crime in the transit system, the police reported a series of early-morning assaults. Source: New York Times