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
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Who’s the ‘Comeback’ Candidate? 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race.
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
Two leading candidates wanted to hold a huge party to celebrate New York City’s revival from the pandemic. 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
The Biggest Mayor’s Race in Years? New Yorkers’ Minds Are Elsewhere.
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2021
Two months before the Democratic primary for mayor, arguably the most consequential New York City election in decades, voters have other things on their minds. Source: New York Times
Women’s Groups Back Wiley, and McGuire Shows His Worth
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
The New York City mayor’s race has eight weeks to go before the June 22 primary, and endorsements and donations are beginning to help it take shape. 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
Dark Money in the New York Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
This year’s election is shaping up to be the city’s first in which super PACs play a major role. Source: New York Times
Outside Money Floods Mayor’s Race, Raising Ethics Concerns
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
For the first time since the Supreme Court allowed unlimited spending in elections, candidate super PACs are flooding money into a New York mayoral election. Source: New York Times
Who Will ‘Vax Daddy’ Endorse? 5 Takeaways From N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2021
Candidates vied for the backing of the influential teachers’ union and other players, and one contender made a journey to Minneapolis. Source: New York Times
10 Weeks to the Finish Line: The N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Heats Up
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2021
With the primary weeks away, candidates are sharpening their attacks, ramping up in-person events and preparing to spend the millions of dollars that they have stockpiled. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Is Up For Grabs, Poll Suggests
By Gotham Rex on March 24, 2021
Fifty percent of likely Democratic voters still don’t know whom they want to be the next mayor of New York, a poll found. Source: New York Times
A Father’s Gift to a Mayoral Candidate: A $1 Million Super PAC
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2021
Super PACs for two candidates raised millions of dollars to help their chances in the New York City mayor’s race. One, for Shaun Donovan, was bankrolled by his father. Source: New York Times
Why These 2 N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Are on a Collision Course
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, and Ray McGuire, a former Citi executive, have become fast rivals in the New York City mayoral race. Source: New York Times
Super PACs Are Raising Millions to Sway the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on February 19, 2021
Groups representing big business are already working to influence the contest, while a new organization hopes to push the crowded field of candidates to the left. Source: New York Times