New York City’s affordability problems were laid bare by the pandemic. Mayoral candidates offer solutions, but steep political and logistical obstacles remain. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Primaries and Caucuses”
Has New York Hit a Progressive Plateau? The Mayor’s Race Is a Key Test.
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2021
Concerns about crime are dominating the Democratic primary, and the party’s left wing has just started to coalesce. Source: New York Times
Top Mayoral Rivals Attack Adams and Clash on Policing and Ethics
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2021
The debaters’ focus on Mr. Adams, centering on questions of his residency, reflected his front-runner status in the race for New York City mayor. Source: New York Times
Ciattarelli Defeats Trump Loyalists in G.O.P. Primary to Take on Murphy
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Jack Ciattarelli won New Jersey’s Republican primary and will face Philip D. Murphy, the Democratic incumbent, in November. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Draws Fire for Skipping Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Mr. Adams, a leading candidate for New York City mayor, was accused by his rivals of trying to dodge scrutiny of questions about his residency. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Is Hit With Negative Ads From Animal Rights Leaders
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
In 2013, the animal rights leaders helped undermine the mayoral campaign of Christine Quinn, boosting the chances of the eventual winner, Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Lights, Camera, Run! Behind the Videos of Mayor Candidates
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2021
What did it take to record videos of eight Democrats who are vying to lead New York City? Collaboration, hustle and a willingness to talk to ambulance drivers, for starters. Source: New York Times
AOC Endorses Maya Wiley for NYC Mayor
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2021
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement on Saturday may cement Ms. Wiley as the left-wing standard-bearer in the New York City mayor’s race. Source: New York Times
Crime and Qualifications at Issue in Heated N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
The eight Democratic contenders jousted over the economy, education and the fundamental question of who among them was qualified to run New York City. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Tightens Ahead of Crucial In-Person Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
Democratic hopefuls sharpened attack lines as they tried to draw contrasts on critical issues like policing and the city’s economic recovery. Source: New York Times
Key Question in NYC Mayoral Race: Who Will Get Latino New Yorkers’ Votes?
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
Hispanic voters, who may account for a fifth of turnout, are considered to be up for grabs. Source: New York Times
Key Question in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: Who Gets the Latino Vote?
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
The Hispanic vote, which may account for a fifth of voter turnout, is considered to be up for grabs. Source: New York Times
How NYC Mayoral Candidates Campaigned Throughout The Rainy Holiday Weekend
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
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
As Yang’s New York Ties Are Questioned, He Cites Anti-Asian Bias
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2021
Mr. Yang, who is seeking to make history as the city’s first Asian American mayor, says anti-Asian sentiment has crept into the campaign. Source: New York Times