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
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Raw Sewage Flooded Their Homes. They’re Still Waiting for Help.
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
New York City accepted responsibility for a collapsed pipe that flooded 127 homes in Queens in 2019, but it has been slow to pay homeowners. “This is a problem of environmental racism,” an expert said. Source: New York Times
The State of the Mayoral Race in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2021
The Democratic primary that will likely determine the next mayor is fast approaching, and the race is heating up among top contenders. 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
Yang Drives the Bus, Republicans Joust: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2021
The Democratic candidates vowed to stop Zooming and get out more, and a rap video earned mixed reviews. Source: New York Times
Yang and Adams Clash, Councilman Exits: 5 Takeaways from Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2021
The campaigns of Andrew Yang and Eric Adams exchanged harsh attacks, and Carlos Menchaca, a city councilman from Brooklyn, dropped out of the race for New York City mayor. 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
Tension Grows as Money Flows: 5 Takeaways From the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2021
As Andrew Yang appears to be solidifying his role as the front-runner in the contest, his Democratic rivals have begun to focus their lines of attack on him. Source: New York Times
Courting Unions and the Latino Vote: 5 Takeaways From the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2021
Eric Adams won three big labor union endorsements, confirming his status as a top contender, and Loree Sutton dropped out of the race. Source: New York Times
The A Train and the Macarena: 5 Highlights From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
Candidates sparred over their subway smarts and did some virtual dancing, while the former sanitation commissioner got support from influential women. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Take Their Stands on Cuomo’s Scandals
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
After three women accused Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of sexual harassment, some candidates called for an investigation, and others, resignation. Source: New York Times
New York Mayoral Candidates Weigh How Hard to Hit Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
The feud between Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo has hurt New York City, but Mr. Cuomo’s recent troubles may alter the dynamic for the next mayor. Source: New York Times
5 Takeaways From the NYC Mayor’s Race: Bagel Orders and Vaccine Appointments
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
A former City Council speaker decides not to run, and a current city comptroller becomes the first leading candidate to get the coronavirus vaccine. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Share New York Moments
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
People running for the office have always faced questions about how much of a New Yorker they are. Here’s what some of the current crop said. Source: New York Times
Did Candidates Flee to Vacation Homes? 5 Highlights From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2021
Questions surrounding candidates’ second homes, ranked-choice voting and ties to casino interests arose in New York’s mayoral contest. Source: New York Times